Attend local meetups.

Go to meetups, attend auctions, host your own meetups, hit up EVERYONE in your sphere of influence and add value to/communicate with your database on a regular basis so that you remain top of mind.Just put in the work and try to be a better agent every day.

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

That's maybe one of the things you learn by attending a sale vs bidding at the first one.KNOW what you are buying 100%. 

If you need help, I would attend SJREIA or whatever equivalent there is in central Jersey as well.2) I would suggest buying a property (SFH or MH) in a location you can get you within 30 minutes, especially for your first deal.

Join local real estate investment clubs, attend seminars, or engage in online forums to stay updated on the latest trends and strategies.Remember, real estate investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Then on Wednesday I’ll be attending the weekly lunch-and-learn held by the women’s group.Thank you both for taking your time to respond!

I attended this 2-day program in LA in Aug 2024 and it was very disappointing.