You're gonna need to put the work in, dedicate most of your days to your goals, select your priorities very wisely, and be disciplined enough to work on them.

I am currently working on a website so that the real motivated sellers contact me, so i dont have to spend as much time contacting property owners who aren't motivated at all. 

They can be a bit on the pricey side and they can be selective on the development/construction side, but overall, they're solid.

I found through the website “My House Deal.com... which shows great discount and when I clicked on that property, it will show the contact person.

I don't see anything on the website or with a web search on how to go about applying for the mastermind.

I have finally got them in my hands ( straight from the state of Maines website) and now realize I have no idea really what I am looking at!

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

For example, tenant selection is crucial to minimize issues down the line, and it's essential to know fair housing and landlord-tenant laws, especially if you’re considering investing in a state like California with stringent regulations.You may want to consider starting with one property and exploring property management services if things get busy.

Do you have any advice on how to find and select a loxal group/meetup? 

You can check their website to see where they will be next.