There is a NARPM Google Group that is full of some 10-pound brains (and 2.6-pound brains like mine).

Find off-market deals, run conservative numbers, stick to one market first, network with local REI groups, and stay patient.

I’d like to keep the group small and focused—around 10-15 people—so it’s a great opportunity to connect and share ideas in a relaxed setting.If you’re interested, let me know! 

I think there needs to be some sort of group for kids.

I would also encourage you to get involved in networking groups in the Chicagoland area as well as listen to the straight up Chicago investor podcast.

If you think that wholesaling could be something you like, go to local real estate investing groups and track local wholesalers and see who you can help by adding some sweat equity (usually calling or driving for dollars) for them so you can learn what they do to see if what you are seeing on social media is real.

We've been happily shifting away from catering to traveling medical professionals in favor of larger groups of either families in a insurance relocation situation or a work crews coming through. 

I am an investor who is now entering the market in DFW, I can close deals quickly and I have proof of funds, I tried all the Facebook groups to find wholesalers in Indianapolis and I can't reach them, do you have an idea how to reach them?

There are tons of great groups here in Chicago. 

Whenever I speak to a group of students interested in real estate, I always stress the importance of networking and simply asking people to coffee.