I'm a newbie tooSelf education through books is a conversation between the author (mentor) and you.You'll gain knowledge, connections etc but it takes timeAttending meetups, listening to Youtube videos on subject matter further broadens knowledge base

2) Accountant - Has anyone found a decent accountant with knowledge of REI here in Portugal?

Extremely knowledgeable guy and understanding. 

It’s a little concerning, but my guess is because of the filing extension, they’re in no rush to get them out (even though we asked a while back and they said they were aiming for mid-March).  

"Diving into real estate as a newbie—ready to learn, connect, and turn knowledge into deals.

Gaining valuable insights into the local market.Always consider that Jackson County has a LOT of variability in KC proper and then uniques submarkets of LS, BS, Independence, Raytown, Grandview, etc all with their own local city governments, rules and regulations, each with their own uniques submarkets of their own...Happy to chat and share my knowledge and experience.2.

I’m passionate about real estate and am working towards building my investment portfolio, with a goal of acquiring five rental properties over the next five years.I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced investors, and share knowledge along the way.

It's a rather extensive "thing" now so probably a bit over the top for most. 

Knowledge is key 

I've also met him in person and I found him to be knowledgeable and genuine.