Check out the nearby members and network https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet, it will help you a lot to find partners that can help you out in investing.

hi @Travis Glenn, I would love to meet with you!

I also would like to meet like minded investors and perhaps a mentor.

We only just moved to the area a few months ago from Buffalo, NY, so I don't think I'll be able to help you with area expertise, but I can offer to you to check out the podcasts, join in conversation in the forums, and check out the Education -> Guides in the top menu of the BP website.  

Start coming to the REIA meet ups, they're great 👍 Kinley Puzey I can get you the dates if you'd like.

I joined this forum to network, learn and congregate with like minded people. 

I am very interested in meeting up and getting to know like-minded people in the area to share knowledge as well friendship.

I am joining BiggerPockets to obtain and further enhance my knowledge regarding Real Estate practices as well as meeting new faces that I can hope to provide assistance of my own as well as gain knowledge from them and their experiences.My expertise includes being involved in Public Relations and having worked in the Public Sector for many years.

Come to a meeting (first one free) if you haven't. 

I joined after my first meeting in September and can't say enough good things about Mark and Camille, who organize it all.Best of luck!