I'm super excited to start my new venture in real estate investing!

Now, my goal in cultivating those relationships isn't simply to find money to deploy for real estate/business ventures, but to learn from highly successful mentors and ultimately feed off their success while giving back as much as I can free of charge (that's all I've done in my local community since starting.)My question is; where is the best place/online business groups/networking events or places rich people hang out in general that I should be visiting to start growing my business network?

Maybe instead of buying your first investment with an FHA loan in an area you're uncomfortable living in, it's a sign that your capital is better allocated in a joint venture with a partner who is willing to be the boots on the ground doing the rehab.

Hey @Evan DeVisser Great question, and I would be more than happy to discuss this and my experience with you.  3 years ago, I ventured into four new builds in Tampa, FL. 

My first business venture was just last year (currently 18 years old).

An LLC is generally supposed to create a distinction and a barrier between your business ventures and your personal assets.

Couple that with high paying tech and venture capital in SF it's nearly impossible to save up for a house in a nice area unless your company IPOs.

I'm in the early stages of beginning a partnership with a partner who will be entirely funding the purchase of a multifamily property. My role will be to manage the property and be the "boots on the ground" as the oth...

I'm in the early stages of beginning a partnership with a partner who will be entirely funding the purchase of a multifamily property. My role will be to manage the property and be the "boots on the ground" as the oth...

There are many funds and private investors that would allow you to be a working partner of Joint Venture partner as you suggest.