And there are usually other real estate investor and real estate agent meetups.Being on the BiggerPockets forum as well as sites agents frequent like ActiveRain and Inmans and answering questions and messaging people is another.

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My STR was designed to appeal to a large audience so I can't speak to the STR market but I suspect that it is not all that different from the MTR market.

I work and visit St Pete/Tampa area frequently.

St Pete is great, I am down there frequently.

Regardless of your field, I encourage you to put on your audience's hat when building a plan or presentation to make sure their action items are clear, else you'll lose their attention.

These events frequently draw seasoned investors who could be open to coaching novices.Online Communities and Forums: Check out BiggerPockets and other online communities to network with Texas-based real estate investors.

@Anthony Freeman, it's done quite frequently. 

It seems that some people use social media to develop a following, create fear in their audience, and then put themselves out there as the only one who can protect you.

Frequently, these organizations arrange gatherings and functions where you may connect with experienced investors who could be eager to impart their expertise.Reach out to New Jersey investors by using internet resources such as BiggerPockets.