We have a great group that regularly attends CTREIA, or other biggerpockets meetups from @Brandon Rush, @Stephanie Cabral, @Devin Peterson, @Ryan Luby.  

I’d love to attend one of the meet ups your brokerage hosts, if you need my number or email to send an invite just DM meThanks again!

I also run a local meetup that I recommend you attend to meet like-minded people:Good luck and welcome to the community. 

The breakout panel on property management tips is also something I'll plan to attend I haven't brushed up as much as I'd like on technology/AI opportunities to optimize PM. 

Subscribing to local real estate newsletters or attending local market meetups can also give you a better feel for what's happening in your specific area.

I just attended the Bigger Pockets Conference and I discovered there were many books you can obtain through the Bigger Pockets website that might help you in your journey.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

Welcome @Rebecca Morris,These are the 10 first steps I would recommend to get started in REI (real estate investing):1) Educate Yourself: Read books, take online courses, and attend seminars about real estate basics, market trends, and investment strategies.2) Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve in real estate—whether it’s buying a home, investing in rental properties, or flipping houses.3) Choose Your Niche: Decide if you want to focus on residential, commercial, or industrial real estate, or perhaps a mix of these.4) Research the Market: Analyze your local real estate market.

Go to meet ups in the area, find out all active investors in that market, talk to brokers in the market who have clients looking for capital, attend events that you can network, and look into joining the various communities in real estateGino

I also read daily and attend RE investor training courses regularly.