I’ve met several investors in the area and I’m always interested in expanding my network and talking with others in the REI space.  

I'm located in Dallas, TX, and looking to network with other like-minded individuals.

@Nathan NoorlunRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

This will go a long way in creating a network and future sellers and buyers will start to see you as a resource in this arena.  

Negotiating seller concessions, networking with local investors, and learning property management skills have been key to finding deals with strong long-term potential.Good luck!

100% leverage, which is what it sounds like you're proposing, is high risk.true private money IMO is someone already in your network - your uncle, your dentist. 

If you yourself have invested in this type of business, I would be very interested in networking as well!

Welcome to BP, this is a great platform to network.

I was fortunate enough to live in Detroit for several years, so I was able to establish a network before moving back to California.

But there is no black and white guidance that I could find.And, in conclusion...1st conclusion: no FICA until the child's 18th birthday.2nd conclusion: tax law is muddy (I would add two capital letters, but it's a family-friendly forum)3rd conclusion: pay your CPA, we have to deal with it daily, and it takes skill