Buying a primary residence will wipe away my liquidity but at least put me in the game of building equity and benefiting from appreciation and get me out of renting.

I enjoy learning about different investment strategies and ideas and I am here to network and meet new people that I can learn from. 

I'm new to investment properties and look forward to networking and meeting fellow real estate members!

Also, we have an investor group that meets every other month or so.

Adding a scammed contractor knocked me out of the game.

I've been here for 10 months and while I was getting my documents, I've been attending meet ups and seminars but as I'm sure most of you have experienced, you tend to get solicited with the "gurus" offering you education for X amount of money without the security of knowing if it's beneficial to me. 

Welcome to BP @Mike Dittman You can find nearby members to connect with here https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

First of all, most hard money lenders are not going to lend you 100% of the purchase and rehab cost - they expect you to have skin in the game and put about 20% down. 

I'm just starting out and doing it on the side but I saw getting my license as a great way to get into the REI game and save money on commissions when I would buy and sell any flips I do.

Always interested in talking and meeting people with the same interest.