Do you attend any monthly meetups or the GOREIA? 

@Arya Chen Another suggestion is to look in the Events & Meetups section of the forums and attend some in person networking events even if you don't live in the areas you're considering investing, if you attend regular events and let people know what you're looking for - you'll be surprised at the connections you can make and where they can get you! 

@Kevin TurciosJoin local real estate clubs, attend meetups and events, explore online networks, connect with local realtors, analyze the market, and consider finding a mentor.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Kody SmithJust went through this with a 2.8M property that thought needed $200k in repairs and it went for $1.8M at auctionPeople are going to lowball this at auction and that close will wait and probably pick it up for around $1.4M well i guess ill offer him 1.9M~ and if he does not take it, ill attend the auction. 

There is a monthly meet up in Newnan and Fayetteville that I attend, as im an Atlanta southsider.  

I would start attending meetups and going to events to get an idea of how others have started.Strategies are plenty.

Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to attend any seminars or classes (due to budgeting issues), and I can't study for a real estate agent liscense and join a club until I'm 18.

@Layth BataynehTo optimize your investment in DFW, join local real estate groups, attend events, use social media, and engage with agent-friendly agents.

For my savvy Real Estate investors out there who have attended the school of hard knocks. 

Attend rea estate groups here and also on a site called Meetups com.