I spent all of everything I had on getting out of debt and obtaining all my education and licenses. 

Several of the local BP groups are listed on Meet Up.Since you are new to RE investing I highly recommend that you look at the free guides under the "Education" - especially the "Ultimate Beginner's Guide" (www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing).I see from a previous post that you are interested in wholesaling.

Great info under the education tool and in the blogs (even one I did in an interview by sc Clemson alum today).. 

You've landed in the right place to begin your REI education!

Telling someone with no experience, no money, no credit to go hit people up for their retirement money to invest in real estate is a disservice to everyone involved.All the more reason to get educated first!

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=booksSimply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

You will never know who's advise is right, it could be a member here, or it could even be your mom:) Just ask around and keep educating yourself.

Check it under Education.

@Buzz Dube'You've come to the right place to get yourself educated on all parts of investing.