I came to my local Texas REIA and attended the 3-day workshop.

Apartment buildings are a more advanced (and often higher-stakes) strategy than single fam/small multi-fam, so it's a good idea to get some REI experience before jumping into apartments.Not only will the experience of operating a smaller property be absolutely critical in helping you eventually manage a larger property, but that experience will also make you more attractive to potential investors or partners--if you decide to go down that road....and, as others have mentioned, study up on all the resources (podcasts, articles, youtube videos, etc.) related to whatever investing strategy you're pursuing, and start attending your local REIA meetings.

Many wholesalers attend those groups. 

Should I attend a trade school?

Attend local BP met ups or any kind of RE meet up.   

We both attend the meet up Kara LeBoeuf mentioned, and it's a great time.

To be a member of Avadian CU, you must live, work, worship, or attend school in one of 34 counties in Alabama. 

Hi All, Looking to possibly attend a few conferences this year, as I have never been to one before. 

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

If you're serious about wholesaling, definitely start attending your local REIA's.