How to meet apartment sponsors/leads being out of state

[Tony Lin]

I'm a California investor interested in passive investments in multifamily units around the Dallas area. I've visited DFW recently and want to invest, but find that the one sponsor that I know is usually oversubscribed. What's a good way to meet other sponsors doing deals in Texas when I'm out of state? 

I've looked into programs like Lifestyle Unlimited but didn't go for their higher tier programs. The chance to meet potential leads are hidden behind the paywall. I've also attended some local investment meetups locally but the leads are slow in coming. Ideally I would like to get some information of the sponsors there and email them expressing interest. What's a good way to start?