new investor but ready to get started would love to connect with other investors in the Dallas market hard money lenders and wholesalers 

Start small and make your mistakes then.Don’ttrust me.

I’m thinking a small town could be a great place for me to start compared to big cities.

Especially anywhere in California, and particularly Los Angeles county.Talk to longtime neighbors who might know story and whereabouts of owner, but don’t accept as fact.I’d start with researching who the record owner is.

I am just getting started, but willing to learn as much as possible.

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

@Mike Levene cost to build per square foot is $200-$300 depending on finishes.So, you can start with that.

Are you going to be starting your portfolio eventually?

I started this company in 2022 and it was just me, myself and I.

The learning curve for plumbing is a nightmare, you'll spend a lot of trips to the store and get frustrated starting over constantly.