Happy to connect and knowledge share.

I really think you need to take some time to understand your own personal goals before making any moves (literally or figuratively). 

Yes, I've experienced this personally and many clients of ours have as well. 

@Taylor L.I went to their profile but since they are a bigger "name" person, i dont believe they will have the time to talk to me about basic questions.

Can you share more details?  

@Chris MartinAgree5-6 years ago when blockchain rage was saying all real estate will be on blockchain - still have yet to see a way blockchain is used where it has added benefitThe odds of getting counties all to buy into this and fire the clerks working at recording office for last 30 years is not gonna happen.Similar to seeing “fractionalized” real estate - which to me is no different than a public company and owning shares - you have a cap table.

You definitely want a "like-minded" individual but you don't want that person to do the same tasks as you or its all just a big waste of time.

Unless you are planning on acquiring 2-4 units with FHA financing, it is generally a bad idea to hold an apartment under your personal name.

I think VA is a better market in terms of price growth vs MD, and a lot of my investor clients agree.In terms of local networks for mentorship/networking/guidance, there are two I know of in NoVa that I have personally been to:NOVA REI Meetups - they meet at Tysons Mall once a month.Cash Flow Breakfast Clubs - there are a few locations including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, etc.

Not a lawyer or tax person or anything.