If you have significant resources you can start on your own, if not partnering with someone who brings some local knowledge can accelerate and stabilize your journey. 

I felt she was really knowledgeable and understood my parameters.

In our town, the need for housing is well known, I was able to find some data but I think the general knowledge of it might be enough.Glad to hear about the success of your re-zoning on the triplex.

It takes a certain level of QB knowledge to set it up correctly.My General Recommendation: Spreadsheets are usually fine for your first 1-3 properties. 3+ properties, you should use a software.

Welcome,BP is undoubtedly an excellent platform for both networking and enhancing your knowledge. 

I started investing in rental properties in the Scranton area around  6 months ago, and I also just started doing Fix & Flips in the surrounding areas Olyphant, and Taylor, Old Forge. and I would love to ask if you are doing in this area please share your success stories in that area, I am really curious if people have seen success in this cheap market, and let's help each other with info,  I would love to hear from you, and help you with the knowledge that I gathered in this 6 months.Thank you  I would love to hear from you.

I’m looking to gain knowledge on real estate investing here on Bigger Pockets and excited about the possibility of learning from and connecting with both new and experienced investors!

Keep researching, asking questions, and connecting with experienced investors here—you’re in the right place to build your knowledge and confidence.

Quote from @Kevin Rodriguez: Quote from @John Underwood: Stop paying for STR knowledge.

Coming to networking events - can you please recommend couple networking events that are best per your knowledge?