I'm quite new as an investor, but with three books by Biggerpockets authors under my belt and plenty of enthusiasm, I'm ready to keep learning and to connect with like-minded people in my area and beyond.

Just tap into what talents you do have and offer that in exchange for shadowing and learning about the business. 

I’d definitely be interested in learning more about it.When and where are the meetings usually held?

Don't be so quick to indebt your paid off townhome until your learn creative financing and review all your options.

Yes, I was in the very same situation as you when I started but I plowed through and learned.

I guess be happy it’s only a couple months and a cheap lesson learned?

We have a lot to learn, but are excited to begin our investment journey.

This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?

Excited to connect and learn about this market 

You're learning about the eviction process, tenant screening (never "word of mouth" again), the power of a lease WHEN not IF a neutral third party needs to be involved, tenant/landlord laws, and managing tenants who don't care about your business the way you do.