Lastly, network with local investors and continue learning to refine your strategies.Good luck!

Pairing that with relationship-building will help you uncover off-market opportunities and find local experts who can guide you.For meetups, here are a few ideas:Indianapolis Real Estate Investors Association (Indy REIA): They have a mix of virtual and in-person events and are a good starting point for networking with other investors in the Indy market.Louisville Real Estate Investors Group (REIG): A similar organization for the Louisville market, with educational and networking opportunities.Check out BiggerPockets Meetups: Many cities have local meetups organized by investors active on BiggerPockets, and they often include virtual options.Facebook Groups: Look for local investing groups like "Indianapolis Real Estate Investors" or "Louisville REI."

Quote from @Don Konipol: Everything is good, wonderful, well worth the money, an investment in your future, member of a tribe, the networking alone is worth the money, yada, yada, yada.  

Lot of great info on this thread so hopefully you can see how networking can supercharge your investing career (also something I wish I started earlier, ha). 

You can find these deals if you look hard, search the MLS and off market and network.

Right now, I’m focused on building a strong foundation in real estate by expanding my network and learning strategies for sustainable growth.

Glad to be part of this network.

I am new and I am checking in to see who is local to Albuquerque or in New Mexico and wants to meet up for coffee to talk about investing and goals! Lets go! 

I am interested in networking and meeting like minded people locally.

I’ve had more success filling vacant units by word of mouth/ networking with other agents in my market recently than I have through the typical advertising methods.