Focus on education, networking, and analyzing deals carefully to ensure your first investment sets a strong foundation for future growth.Good luck!

I'm in my last semester of college, so at this point I'd just like to learn as much as I can and network.

Start by researching different types of properties, such as residential, commercial, or rental investments, to determine which aligns best with your goals.Building a strong network is also crucial.

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

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! 

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."

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

We have a bit of a word-of-mouth network of tenants (residency/fellowship physician community), which is how we got the first two. 

Glad to be part of this network.

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).