Question on RE meetings and reading

[Travis Michael]

I'm sure this topic has been covered and I have read alot of post and have seems like everyone has an opinion but what real estate books did you find most helpful? I've read a few of Robert Allens books and found them so so.

And beyong reading where can I find a list of meetings or clubs ? I'm about an hour south of Pittsburgh. Would like to find a mentor or someone in the business just to see how these deals materialize instead of reading "how to's" all day online.

Any thoughts?