I would also join a bunch of Investor groups via facebook and try to connect with as many people as you can. 

Employment Growth Outpacing Housing SupplyBuffalo leads the nation in the ratio of new jobs to new homes permitted.

Hell, if all it takes is offering out some software, i think i gotta call IT in India and get ball rolling, people paying me for chance to send me deals, LMAO, that is a new Pet Rock for sure. 

Are you referring to personal losses or other people had losses?

Mistake #3 was not having knowledgeable people around to be able to ask questions.

If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too.

I am still reviewing people's comments who have. 

This is a self directed RRSP or TFSA account that allows you to lend your money out to people with the backing of their mortgage for a high interest rate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages, down payments, refinances, flipping or renovation money.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.