I have a backround in construction and have always wanted to try a flip.I live in Bergen County NJ and work in NYC in the finance industry, and I am looking expand and collaborate with like minded people.  

Andrea there are a few ways of looking at this... some will tell you the other is a glorified lead source that you are paying 50% profits to.. i view it more as if you dont have other deals going on that make you more then the 50% you are going to make working leads provided then you are in a great spot. if you have a job working for someone else you already trade your time for money... so why not do it when it is something more lucrative.      

I am looking for some advice here, I have been in the real estate industry for a little over 10 years now mostly as a commercial broker. 

I am very excited to join this community as this industry really fascinates me.

So having one isnt the best, so I'd say three is the sweet spot where you can have a cleaning person to turn your units financially efficient.

You are spot on.

Looking to network within the Real Estate Industry.

In the interest of giving you a concrete answer, however, I'd say you need at least $15,000 USD MINIMUM to get started in this industry if you expect to make more than minimum wage, unless you have great connections who you can convince to take huge risks.

We are sure to find something locally appropriate on biggerpockets.Growing up around the real estate industry, I have seen how RE investing leads to wealth.

I work in the Oil & Gas industry as a purchasing agent.