Question for investors especially those in T-town (Tuscaloosa, AL)

[Stephanie Braggs]

I recently found this site and am loving the information and experience shared here! I have a lot of questions and I'm hoping to network with other investors especially those in Tuscaloosa, AL.

1) Most investors seem to encourage attending local REI meetings. I've found one here in Tuscaloosa that meets at the eye doctor's office but I'm not sure how active it is. Does anyone attend or know of any other local meetings?

2) Tuscaloosa seems to be in a development boom right now with all the student housing and tornado damage repair. Is there any room for a beginner investor who wants to wholesale? Are there any active wholesalers here in T town? I rarely see any we buy homes signs here. Are they allowed?

3) is Tuscaloosa more of a buy and hold town due to the student population? What strategy works best in a college town?