A couple that come to mind are Madera County (Oakhurst, North Fork, Bass Lake) and Placer County (Loomis, Auburn, Newcastle).

I’m here to connect, learn, and collaborate with like-minded investors on BiggerPockets.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

I started diving back into learning by reading the Real Estate Rookie and was hoping to put myself out there and find some like minded individuals that are in the beginning stages of their investing career as well.

Have you decided what market will you be focusing on, and do you have a particular strategy in mind? 

Always love connecting with like minded RE folks. 

Also, managing the property as a rental could offer tax benefits.When purchasing, keep in mind condo association fees and maintenance costs.

I’m eager to learn more and want to constantly be around like-minded people to keep growing in this space!

Thanks for the advice—definitely keeping those points in mind as I search for the right deal.

That is a thought that's in the back of my mind regarding all the red tape you may encounter on the building side.