In addition to the educational components you mentioned, I suggest you network with like-minded investors locally to you and in the areas where you plan to invest. 

Networking with nearby experienced investors here can help in finding a potential mentor.

Now the tax assessments can vary widely, I’ve seen land value as low as 3% and as high as 65%!

I am also new to real estate investing and BP and am trying to network with people in the Portland area, so I just wanted to reach out. 

My goals for this post are to:- Introduce myself- Connect with others operating in beautiful Northwest Arkansas- Begin assembling my network of service providers- Accelerate my learning curve If you fall into any of these areas, please connect with me.Respectfully,Jeff Rice

Check out socketsite.comLuxury condos aren't doing hot in SF and there's some examples on that site that are interesting.I think the key here is that it's specific condos some of which were likely overpaid and now we're seeing true value but it's more of unique situation then city wide trend. 

He is correct that if you choose to do so, you should do it with your eyes wide open and know the risks involved.That said and done, I never counsel clients to do things that violate their loan agreement, nor do I ever assist them in doing things that violate their loan agreements.

I personally have, and continue to thrive off of repeat investors but I am always looking to grow my network of relationships.So for all of my wholesalers and investors out there~Legitimate Wholesalers- have any of you experienced this dilemma and what has your solution been to establish legitimacy in a time where our profession is being too loosely equated to the "get rich quick" mentality rather thanInvestors-What are some of the pain points that you have run into with wholesalers?

I have just started searching the web for properties, as well as reaching out to my small network of investors, agents, and brokers. 

Its a great feeling diving in here and broadening your base of knowledge and expanding your network.