@Jacob Hafer welcome to the dark side. 

There’s solid opportunity in that market, especially with its mix of affordable entry points and rental demand.Connecting with local investors is a smart move, try attending REI meetups, checking out local Facebook groups, or shadowing someone active in your neighborhood.You’re in the right place to learn and grow.

I’ve found that when investors feel they’re never in the dark, trust builds quickly and decisions get made faster. 

I have a background in entrepreneurship (flipping sneakers, cars, and running service-based businesses) and my strengths are sales and digital marketing, which I know can bring value to finding and moving deals.If anyone’s open to letting me shadow or simply point me in the right direction, I’d love to connect.

Nobody wants to be too hot, cold, bright, dark, scratchy or smelly.

Going dark is not unusual if that's the case.

The days get shorter and depending on your job you may be getting home in the dark .

Makes sense, but even with that im still very much in the dark.  

From there ask them if you can come shadow projects or help manage.

Build in real-world exit mechanics: what happens if someone won’t fund a capital call, wants out early, or goes dark?