Been mostly creeping the forums, devouring podcasts and running numbers on properties.

Start listening to the podcast and searching the forums.

I hear a lot on the podcasts and have read on the forums that many property owners pretend that they are not the owners of the property when they meet a tenant or potential tenant.  

I have been a big fan of the BP podcast and forums for for a couple years now but never fully jumped in until now!

Currently in the learning phase about 25 BP podcast in, almost through ultimate beginners guilds countless forum post, Finding my medium market and exactly what market I want to focus on.

Apparently it only takes $3.50 to get face time with well known syndicator @joe fairless, pizza included.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/523726

@Josh Payne try the Texas forum for this question. 

One of the best ways to get started is by using a 203K or rehab loan... this will allow you to get in the property with 3.5% down and you can even finance the rehab.Interest rates are a bit higher than traditional FHA loans but the 3rd "R" stands for REFINANCE so you'll only be holding that loan for a short time.I'd speak to a local lender, broker, and investor for more info.Aside from attending local meet-ups, don't hesitate to reach out to people personally via private message or on forum posts...

Prefer Single story if availablePrefer Solar if availableThis is kind of where I am right now, continuing to research BP forums :)

Either go through the local forums here on BP, or find an active forum on FB for REI in your local area.