@Rami KhaldiThe best way to find people in your area is to attend local meetups.

Additionally, attending local real estate investor associations can be fruitful, as wholesalers often attend these events to connect with potential buyers.Another method is to keep an eye out for bandit signs in your local area that advertise messages like "we buy houses" or "cash for homes."

I also attend the "Multifamily Investors Network of MA" meetup that is hosted monthly in the Boston area when I am home.  

I would love to attend one. 

Like Evan said earlier, if they won't show you the numbers and very quickly answer ALL of your questions, then it's better to get 5% in money market than lose part or ALL of your investment.I've recently been informed of capital call requests of up to 150% of original investment, others such as invest another 10% to save 80% of your investment.Anyone who attended the real estate investing or syndicating courses should seek a refund.

Lastly, I recommend attending some local real estate meetups and inquiring there.

Otherwise, you could attend local meetups, join mentorship programs or work with investor-friendly agents.

BTW, I have signed up for TREI meeting and will be attending, any suggestions on other local meetups or how to find them?

Typically an agent is not required to go over the appraisal, view the inspection report or even attend your inspection.

I've always been of the mind that I should listed to flight attendants when they say "in case of an emergency, put on your oxygen mask first and then help those around you".