You might also meet title agents who have resources on, say, foreclosures or probates…and might recommend lenders who actually lend on more difficult projects (as the title companies also know which lenders can close and which are difficult).I also go visit open houses to see what sorts of finish to put on my renovations or to look for the next house or area in which to purchase.  

In this day and age of zoom meetings and working from home, I don't believe there is much of a difference between investing in the US vs Australia if one is based in China.

That is going to be the best way to meet others in the industry from that market. 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

So they need to meet your standards, right? 

Michael,Maybe you could hire two, see how they do, then give All to the one that meets your expectations, is efficient and returns phone calls

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Its not all fun and games like at the meet and greet events.

This means that the property doesn't qualify for the extension, probably because it doesn't meet the covenants such as DSCR or debt yield, so the lender is making an exception and is willing to grant the extension in exchange for the $4 million.

Most cities have regular real estate meet ups for investors which is often the easiest way to meet local flippers.