There is various meet ups/groups there including by location (for example as relates to me there is a San Diego RE investor lunch meet up planned) or by RE discipline.  

Waiting for the “Perfect” Time to StartIf you’re waiting for the market to calm down, interest rates to drop, or your schedule to clear — stop. 

A do-it-yourself program that is landlord friendly to a beginner landlord. 

I also work with a lending firm that helps investors secure funding to grow their portfolios, so I enjoy seeing others in the community step up to support beginners.

Any tips on connecting with potential JV partners? 

Relocators can be good choices for you too. 

The tax rate for investment properties or non-owner occupied are much higher than the rates on legal residences.

Welcome It sounds like you have a clear plan and a lot of ambition starting in France and later moving back to NC Wholesaling or flipping is a great way to learn the market and build experience I work with a lending company and often see how beginners connect with local partners and mentors to get deals moving Feel free to connect if you want to trade more ideas

My top tip would be to have your plans drawn up first.

Just a market tip for Chicago.