If you have significant resources you can start on your own, if not partnering with someone who brings some local knowledge can accelerate and stabilize your journey. 

She's a great resource. 

The best market for YOU, is the market that fit's YOU; you're situation, your preferences, you're resources, your knowledge level, you're risk aversion and about 40 other personalized factors to you. 

This meetup is not intended to sell anything only add value and exchange resources amongst those who are currently investing or looking to learn how to invest in real estate.

The portion allocated to qualified use is tax free. 

Specifically, I’d love to know what resources or tools you use to:Track market trends (e.g., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

@Evan Polaski It took me at least a year of sourcing sponsors, finding investment group resources, analyzing opportunities, and understanding proper diligence; so, following a sponsor for a long time happens in the ordinary course of getting familiar with an investment strategy (particularly one that lacks control). 

If you’re looking for an REI strategy state your financial objectives, resources and time frame and ask for suggestions.  

A handy search bar in the upper right makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

You can also check online resources like BiggerPockets or Roofstock, which offer general CapEx guidelines based on property type and age.These methods should help you perform a solid preliminary analysis.