Hoping to learn from the community to eliminate past mistakes in real estate investing.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

You will build all the relationships you need if you go to add value and talk to people and learn.

If you're based in Orlando and interested in learning or collaborating with a mentor, I can connect you with some of the most prominent figures in Central Florida area if you aren't already acquainted. 

Throughout my research over the past 6 months I've learned about creative financing which intrigues me and is something I would need to learn about moving forward to scale my portfolio. 

As you and others have pointed out, and my initial assumption, that just seems hard to believe.That said, I'm going to a sale on Tuesday, I will report back what I learn in person.

You learn about managing rentals well, something most investors never learn.

You learn a lot and can cut out costs and save more for cash flow.

Because of this, I'm willing to invest more to ensure it's in the best possible condition.How should I get started with learning about rehabbing properties?

I am a rookie investor looking to learn more and possibly pursue a deal in the Melbourne Florida area.