These groups often host meetings, workshops, and networking events where you can meet experienced investors who are usually more than willing to share their insights and advice.

A few ways to find REIAs or meetups in Riverside County:BiggerPockets Local Meetups – Check the events section; many local investors post in the area.Local Facebook Groups – Search for “Riverside Real Estate Investors” or “Inland Empire REIAs.”Networking at events – Even if there isn’t a formal REIA nearby, look for open house tours, workshops, or landlord associations; they’re often smaller but valuable.LinkedIn Events – Search “real estate investing Riverside CA” for networking events or webinars.Sometimes, smaller, informal groups are just as helpful as formal REIAs, especially for sharing deals and local tips.

They do a couple webinars each month as well as mini-camps/workshops on specific targets periodically.

Many investors are happy to share experience with beginners.Local REI Associations: Westchester and nearby counties often have real estate investor associations (REIA) that host events, workshops, and property tours.Mentorship: Consider finding a mentor willing to walk you through your first deal.

Also I am highly suspect of a company that would use an endorsement on their hope page of the controversial author Regina Jackson, whose claim to fame is hosting expensive workshops and writing books that claim all white people are racists. 

Purchase price: $655,000 Cash invested: $135,000 This property has 9 residences and one workshop that is rented.

I think books are better then expensive overpriced mastermind workshops

One of my main ways of raising private money is doing free online educational workshops.

There's a famous quote, "idle hands are the devil's workshop"...

They typically offer workshops and educational events - which provide good baseline information as a starting point - and typically some of the "teachers" are also coaches, so you can decide how much your like/enjoy their style.