You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Engaging with other investors, agents, attending meetups/conferences in the area will definitely help you grow your network. 

I was finally able to obtain the zoning permit after attending a new hearing before the ZBA in May 2024 and the received the documentation in July (I also don't understand why it took two months to receive the paperwork).

I am currently watching lots of videos and attending webinars when I can.

@Angela HartHave you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

Learn how to analyze a deal, get in contact with some wholesalers/agents and attend walkthroughs and do a "sample analysis" after showings once you get a better idea of rehab costs.

Back house but luckily deemed permited ADU exploded.https://www.yahoo.com/news/beloved-father-fighting-life-icu-...

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

I would recommend first, finding and joining at least one if not more local real estate investor (REIA) meetup groups (look on Facebook or Meetup or just search online) and try to attend as many as you can to network with local folks doing all different avenues of investing.

I'm looking to buy my first rental property this year or next in Florida and I recently attended a workshop on how to save on taxes using short term rental properties by a tax strategist named Karlton Dennis.