Figure out your goals first, then if getting your real estate license fits your goals, get them then.I host a real estate meet up in Kannapolis the first Tuesday of every month.

@Anna Buffkin  it always astounds me that out your way the buyer and seller would be in the same room at the same time. that simply NEVER happens on the west coast the two parties never meet.. or basically never..

Great way to meet local investors and network. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/639102-holiday-happy-hour-and-networking-event-portland-or-investors

I am from southern California and it will be my first time acquiring any properties for investment purposes.I will actually be visiting the area with my parents 11/23 - 11/26 and will be glad to meet with any lenders, investment specialists, sales agents, property managers, on here from the area, who is knowledgeable and helpful in regards to first time investor needs and interests.Since I am new on here, I am looking for any general tips, suggestions, links, and directions on this site on where I can find more useful information in attaining my goals.Thank you in advance and I wish everyone the best.Chris

I have recently signed up for a few of the SBA meetings.

Hopefully, I will meet with the wife this week to obtain a firm answer.

If you’re looking to rents to service members, be sure to get the information for whatever squadron they are assigned to. yea my career field never gets the cool locations ahaha i have yet to meet someone from Maxwell for my career field but i can definitely ask around. what other factors in your opinion makes this market great?

Any information is useful, looking forward to meeting, learning, and possibly working with you all.

A few things that's helped me was going to local REIA meetings.

Would anyone be interested in meeting up after Thanksgiving?