I would go under the events tab up top and see what is near you as far as meet-ups.

@Shavar GoldenI would say you should go to some local REI group meet ups and investor networking events, from there you will find likeminded people and can start to mix and talk with them.

Most of the time, professionals are well worth the cost.If you go to networking events in your area you'll probably be able to get a referral for a closing attorney pretty easily.Honestly - get comfortable asking 'dumb' questions.

I've picked up some personal finance/RE investing books, and I'm working on developing a better understanding of the industry. 

Also would love recommendations for networking events near Newport Beach, CA Thanks, look forwarding to getting to know and interacting with all of you, Shane

I also have a vast list of quality tradesmen - as I work full time in the remodeling industry and acquired many contacts. 

Todd Fleming is not telling folks to do something illegal in a book that’s selling like hot cakes in the industry.

If he wants to be more of a lender than an equity partner maybe give him a 15% interest rate, 5% is paid annually and the remaining 10% gets paid out at a sale/capital event or after a certain amount of time (3 years).

Hi, My name is Brandon and I’m just getting into the wholesaling industry here in Charlotte, NC.

All events are advertised on the events page here on biggerpockets.