Maybe you just want to fix up places and do flips.I would consider reading this beginner's guide, it is a lot of information but will help you get a good over view of different niches, financing and education. 

Coming from oil and gas and healthcare, we’re new to this industry but driven by the same values that guide us in life: family, hard work, and dedication.

I want to make a network with agents that can give me access to distressed properties but having a harsh time on networking pls help me and guide me.

I have extensive experience there and more than happy to guide you through this.

It will either guide many to check the stats for themselves or to accept the overarching idea.

I had quite a few people reach out about it, created a guide for wholesalers if you want it, hit me up! 

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

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I live in NJ but have some really good friends guiding me towards Scranton.

While you’re at it don't forget to set up keyword alerts for topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Also check out The Beginner's Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing), it is packed full of great info.