Network with local investors through local groups, attending events, and social media platforms.

I very seldom seek broker lender's loan programs as I know there are many "wanna be" lenders out in social media, so I go to other reliable websites, I look for reviews and if I don't find any reviews then I just move on.

Makes it easier if you have certain apps to log the houses you see, so you can get quick intel, skip trace, cold call etc.Social media - Very saturated but if you spend 99% of your day scrolling like most people do why not scroll for dollars too.Door knocking is the ultimate hustle if you're up for it.Those are the cheapest ways to go about it. 

It's also important to ensure your property is presented well with professional photographs and possibly a virtual tour.Additionally, expanding your marketing to social media, real estate forums, and local community boards could help increase visibility.

You see people talk about multi family bc it's the hot cool thing on social media(in my opinion) you can get great deals on single-family.

If you already have a group of investors you work with, understanding their capital reserves, risk tolerance, timelines on return, and various other factors to help you understand what properties will be good deals for them and should help you narrow down your scope.When thinking about what tools to use, think about what you need to get done.As a wholesaler you will need to find leads on potential investments, run numbers on investments, put together investment packages for your investors, etc.Lead Generation:- Can be done on MLS, Auction sites, etc but remember competition will be high here- Pre foreclosure lists- Drive for Dollars- Social Media Campaigns - Billboards & signsProperty / Market Due Diligence:- Bigger Pockets Tools- Air DNA- Reventure App If you would like to connect and discuss in detail I would be happy to brainstorm.Good luck

My question is, if I can read most of the information given at sessions, and network with people in my region, or social media, what is the benefit of taking 3-4 days off work and spending a couple grand (entrance, flight, food, lodging)? 

I see a lot of folks mentioning on social media (more Facebook than here) that they wish someone would let them intern for free as a cohost.

Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

I have found this way more effective than mass media advertising which tended to get me either nothing, tire kickers, or unqualified candidates.