There are local forums on BiggerPockets, and real estate investment groups are frequently found on Facebook and Meetup.Real Estate Investment Associations (REIAs): Search the Houston region for regional REIAs.

Not all brokers operate this way but I frequently experience different treatment when I approach a listing agent as a buyer as opposed to as a broker representing myself or a broker representing a 3rd party.

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Personally, even though I am a licensed agent, I frequently use realtor or Zillow to run searches.

I work with them frequently and they have a great team.  

@Greg Parker - not frequently at all, but I've been to Montgomery probably 10 times over the past 5 to 7 years.  

I think there are a variety of areas you could invest within west bend.Cedarburg is a more expensive market, though I do know some people who rent out their homes (after they moved away) but I don't get the impression any of them are cash flowing significantly.If it were me, I'd begin looking at SFHs in west bend and start there.

Start SmallNote that starting something new is frequently the most difficult aspect, and experience is a good teacher.

My wife, daughter and 90 year old dad used to get calls and texts frequently from these people wanting to buy my properties.

I frequently get approached by OOS investors (usually noobs) who see on Zillow that you can buy a house in MKE for 100k.