I heard that there are individuals investors who lend out money for purchasing.

(3)  Rehabbing and getting into flipping (my parents were contractors and I had a painting company in Buffalo - closed it to go back to the corporate world but have the time, interest, equipment, and know-how to do most if not all of the drywall / painting work on a flip)(4)  Being an assistant or intern for a house flipper (I'll work for free - teach me and let me see the process from the inside!)

I work full-time at the local hospital as a rehab assistant.

I am new to Bigger Pockets and i am looking to network with fellow like-minded individuals as well.

Definitely looking to get more involved in the community of individuals in our area.  

First, tell you boss at your company and make sure it's okay -- it doesn't do any good to make an investor mentor if you also lose your 9-to-5.As for approaching the individual: 1) explain why you're interested; 2) say that you did get the ok from your company, and that you're doing it in a totally private not-related-to-your-company way; and 3) offer to help out with his properties like you said.A key thing to be clear about -- if you offer to do any of your professional day-job work for him on the side as a favor for him helping you out, you need to be sure that your company doesn't mind you doing it.

Danielle,We would be happy to assist.

Reach out to @Keven Vanegas he may be able to assist you with property management. 

Let me know if I can be of assistance.

There are lenders that will lend to individuals