Quote from @Sebastian Bennett: I've been actively using BiggerPockets for over a while, have been educating myself and attending a lot of networking events.

@Ryan DaultonFrom my experience, the best way to find partners in real estate is through networking events, local REI groups, and online platforms.

Network Network Network (On the fourms, 1:1 coffee/lunch with local investors, agents, lenders, and in-person at local real estate meetups) - Here is local meetups listed in BP:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...1. 

I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have if you'd like to PM me.P.S.Thanks for the positive review of our event @Tracy Z.

I would go to the big bus tour events in Irvine CA. what was happening was there was a turnkey operator that was allowed to offer their product at the end of the Seminar ..

I could have bought it and arranged to upgrade the panel on Day 1 after we closed but I didn’t feel good enough about taking the risk on a $280,000 deal in the event there was a problem and I had to try to make a claim prior to the repair.

Here are a few tips as you step out on your own: Attend local REI meetups and events in DFW to connect with other investors and contractors.

These are markets where in the event the first time doesn't go completely as planned, your lesson wouldn't cost you as much as most other markets.

As others have said there is no way for you to access those funds for personal use without taking a distribution which will be a taxable event...3. 

Find local events via eventbrite, meetup, and here on BP.