Joining investor meetups in your area can also help you build relationships with experienced investors who may offer mentorship or even potential partnerships.Finally, don’t underestimate the power of letting people know your plans.

I don't think its as easy as people make it out to be. 

At the sale, some people, who it must be presumed did not look at the property and there were several bidders. 

Most people who complain about Airdna overestimating their revenue think you can just list your house on Airbnb and profits will pour in (South Park understood this fallacy best). 

I also have some capital to contribute.Could someone explain how syndications are typically structured, and how are people using Other People's Money (OPM) to build large portfolios with little to no money down?

I am looking forward to meeting people from different aspects of the Real Estate Investing world.

People coming into town to visit family, reunions, weddings or professionals on contracts.All that to say, don't count yourself out.

It seems like the perfect place, BiggerPockets, for finding people who are like-minded, asking them questions, and learning how to become a future investor.I believe that no matter how unforgiving the market may seem, the right tools, knowledge, and preparation can help minimize risk and create opportunities.

I recommend people only sell if (a) you can invest the capital in something that performs better, or (b) it aligns with your goals.

Typically when people graduate they look for a job and move to the area of the job.