Secondly, what markets should I be looking in to begin networking? 

“Buyers are not just paying more for the same home; the mix of homes in the market is rapidly changing.”This is country-wide, but just imagine the rate it's happening at in Atlanta given the development, corporate success, announcements, cost of living, world class status, etc https://atlantaagentmagazine.com/2018/04/11/home-p...

I done this not only to get more insight into commercial real estate but to try and add value to a deal while representing my clients.I look forward to networking and engaging in discussions with like minded individuals.

In my area just a ground level entry door for the 2nd floor unit would be acceptable so long as the bedroom windows are minimum egress size (5.7 sq/ft and at least 20" wide) and they are not above a certain height from the ground (I forget the exact distance off hand).Your laws are probably different though. 

Hello everyone,I am new to BP and I am looking to grow my network and knowledge !

Hello BP,    Recently moved to Moore County, NC for work (military) and am looking to purchase a property with the intention to turn it into a buy and hold down the road.  Just sending out a message to try and meet so...

Not saying LLCs don't have their place, but it's widely tossed around when much simpler solutions exist.

Real Estate Networking Events - These events contain investors with similar tax profiles as you.

There are plenty of brokers and plenty of ways to do things, you have to find what works for you.In my opinion there are 4 main ways to make it past the 80% + fail out rate:1) Pay huge amounts of money in marketing to pull in leads, buyers and sellers.2) Spend 17 hours (no kidding) a day calling, talking, asking, networking with people to get leads3) Ride the coattails of someone who is the "rainmaker" bringing you clients.

Let me throw in my 2 cents: it really depends what your current network looks like.