I haven't attended any meetup yet, but I've gone to a few local conferences. 

Also attend ever tax lien sale you can.   

Also, attend local real estate meetups in your area and talk to local investors doing deals in that market. 3.

I'm interested in attending. 

Also, stay tuned to the BiggerPockets Podcast and try to attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network.

@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.  

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.

I would love to attend one.