I would like to make connections and build relationships that would allow me to learn and grow as a real estate investor.

I'm wondering if someone from this forum ready to guide me basics of RE and what needs to be done to grow myself.I live in San Jose,CA , working as IT engineer but want to enhance my career in Real Estate.Thanks for your help in advance.

I'm new and I am seriously considering it myself ($ doesn't grow on trees).

Your equity is growing and as interest rates creep up you should see a bit of a jump in the rental market meaning you might be able to raise the rent a bit.

For piece of mind, remember that likely in your purchase contract the Seller has agreed to deliver clear and marketable title.

I agree that CHURNING the money and keeping it growing fast and liquid is key.You could be waiting a long time on that big payday.

More than anything though, I am asked to determine what failed to allow the mold to grow.

I'm trying to cashflow everything these days and grow my business without debt.

Remember just because you might not want to buy properties in certain areas such as war zones doesn't mean you won't be able to find cash buyers that like to buy in these areas.

I was listening to a podcast on REI club today about a guru, cant remember his name, but was touting a technique about renting SFR and multi-units by the room to gov. agencies for the handicapped at 3X the market rents?