Hoping to do some networking and learn more about the pros/cons of investing in the VA Beach area.Background:I have purchased and sold a primary residence before, but am trying to learn the ins and outs of purchasing for investment purposes.

Hopefully you haven't had to deal with that as you learn the system!

Having the right team locally should be very important to out of state investors.

This journey has been both challenging and exhilarating, and I'm eager to learn and grow more in this field.I would love to connect with others who have walked this path and to gather insights on how to successfully navigate the complexities of real estate investing.

Maybe that is one of your interview questions.If you are very top producer there can be some advantages, like employing your kids, SEPs or retirement plans and maybe if you have a big team some shield of liability if you set it up right and practice what your attorney teaches you to do to keep everything separate.

The key for me was having the right teams in place (realtor/lender/property manager) to help me find / fund and stabilize the properties. 

But the homes are a little older.Gilbert has the best schools in the State but prices are higher and rents are only slightly higher.Give me a call and we can find the specific niches that you'd like to learn more about. 480-468-6611

@Carlos PtriawanI learned this the hard way. 

You will learn a ton here :) I am based in San Jose and invest out of state in Ohio and north Kentucky.

Starting out, I'm going option 1 to get in the game and learn what I don't know.