Partnering with investors, attending local meetups, and building a strong network would be key steps.

Would love to attend and begin networking with other investors.

Start by attending real estate meetups, BiggerPockets forums, and local investor groups to connect with potential partners.

Find local real estate investor meetups and attend the meetings.

Also, networking with local real estate agents and attending meetups in those areas can help you find off-market deals that might not be listed online.Have you considered specific states or cities for your investment?

Charleston has some awesome local REI meetups if youre interested in attending.

You can attend and be very active at networking events.

I am the biggest fan of Bigger Pockets, and was so happy to attend BPcon in Cancun last year, and just signed up to attend BPcon in Las Vegas. 

When I was starting, I focused on building my network, attending networking events, and was fortunate to find a mentor.

Join REIN, be active in the forums, attend the meetingsGood luck out there.