Also, network with other investors on here as well.  

There's a Triad REIA group you might get to know, go to meetings, network, etc.

@Jonne Washington Absolutely, as a starting-out investor like yourself I encourage you not only to go to your local REIA events, but be proactive, read books, listen to podcasts, interviews, and also try to find other networking events at meetup.com for example and even eventbrite.com Don't hesitate about shooting me an email if you have any more questions Jonne, I will be more than happy.

I am looking to work and network with people as well.

No, because it varies so widely by state, you could pay less than .5% of value property tax in Hawaii, and 2.7% in Texas. 

I would also say network with some lenders, or loan brokers to understand what needs to come to the table for your ideal situation to get the pre-approval and funding. 

My goal is to network with as many individuals as possible, whether that be agents, lenders, investors, etc. to build my base of trustworthy, honest professionals to bounce ideas off of and gain insight.

There are a couple HUD opportunities, however, I don't have a HUD closing agent within my network.

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