I’ll start attending our local meetups though just to start building that network.

If you are out of state, I would definitely recommend establishing relationships with contractors, property managers, agents, etc. before you start to make sure you are set up for success. 

A good handyman is a good place to start.  

I had an account on BiggerPockets a decade ago, but starting fresh!

I recommend you start by finding out what contingencies you removed.  

Does anyone have a good source of inventory/ any advice for just getting started?

I moved from Florida to start investing in Columbus because of the same reason.https://www.zillow.com/learn/hottest-housing-markets-2024/

Is it worth it and are there any helpful tips you can share for getting started?

If you don't have those two on your team, I'd start meeting with some locals that come highly reccomended and build those relationships.

Posting the same question in multiple forums.After reading through, I learnt the lessons and applied it as regards questions I would normally ask about my interest in wholesaling as a strategy to starting in the Real Estate Industry, I realize a whole lot of persons had same questions and I learnt from the Responses on the various discussions.It also changed my perspective in the way I approached the vets in the house, right now I just want to connect, I mean we are seeking financial freedom and for most of us that is time to do what we want and if I don't have regards for your time by being valuable to you, then I don't regard you enough.