Join your local REIA and find a mentor there.

Are you targeting your local market/city? 

These deals can be profitable in growing markets with strong cash flow and equity growth, but success depends on the builder’s execution, local market conditions, and your ability to refinance effectively.

if you have proper team you can self manage. are you local to the area?

Found the deal when my local realtor referred it to me.

I probably dont have a good comparison as I only know/invest in my local market.

Find out what your local laws allow for.

I'm an investor but new to so-cal and was interested in meeting some other local investors.

If you want real cheap go to the local food bank.  

Networking is key, so connect with local investors and lenders who specialize in multifamily deals.