I HIGHLY recommend you join a few (the names have already been mentioned in previous posts).   

I thought the whole exchange was odd since I told him from the beginning I wasn't even looking for funding at this time but he definitely wasn't legitimate. 

We who know John were more than shocked that he had “joined the dark side”.

@Matt Bertsch join whatever state the property is located in self storage association.

Join RPOA.com

I worked with Carmen Cipolone of the Simple Loan Group and joined his team as a mortgage loan originator.

That’s why I joined the group.

My name is Francisco and I am excited to join a community of like-minded people.

Also we have had some good luck purchasing properties in areas we vet out by posting in the local and LEGITIMATE owner group sites for developments "in town and have $400k, interested in 3 bed, 2 bath houses in location xyz" you would be surprised what you can find.

Join local real estate meetups, online forums, and social media groups for advice and insights.