For example, if you are looking to connect with other members near you, want to learn from people in a specific area you’d like to invest in, or have a desire to find people interested in certain topics, you could start your search here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersI really like the alerts feature that can quickly guide you to current topics that might interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

If I have done poor searches here on the forum and there is information already here then I apologize and perhaps you could link me to those posts.ThanksBruce

A big part of me is nervous as I also search daily putting my money and effort into the best deals I can find while we may be approaching the top of the market. 

Try to keep searching for local banks or credit unions (portfolio lenders).  

My recommendation is to search BP for note investing and look into taking some training.

I'm having a hard time figuring out how to go into partnerships with them.I've searched around and it seems like most the conversations about partnerships are either Investor + Buyer or multiple equal partners going in together.

I'm actively searching for my first house hacking opportunity.

i want to be in a passive deal, so syndication seem to check the box.  

I can’t easily find that thread on my phone, but it’s here if you search for co-signers and student rentals.

If you have no idea of where you even want to start, go online to Redfin, search FSBOs in your county or zip code and start there.