There are quite a few Denver guys around, so definitely be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts for "Denver" or "Colorado" so you'll be notified when those words are mentioned in the forums - and can pop into those conversations.

I saw this pop up on my keyword, but had not had a chance to see the thread yet.

A good way to meet locals here is to set up keyword alerts.

Welcome to BP Michael Bevan there is a fair number of member here from t he Pittsburgh region.A ggod way to find them here is to set up keyword alerts.

I can understand some of your concerns dealing with contractors, since you’re investing in a smaller community.Sheboygan is “ about “2 hours from Milwaukee2.5 hours from Waukesha 3 hours from Madison3.5 hours from Chicago4 hours from Steven Points4.5 hours from LaCrosse5 hours from MinnesotaNow here some more keyword alerts examples :~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~buy-hold, multi-family, rehab, wholesaling, homepath, military housing, student housing,contractors and etc

Also - I'd recommend setting up some Keyword Alerts for terms like "Redding" or "Northern California" so when those words are mentioned, you'll be notified and can pop into those conversations.

Since you are doing some new construction - you also might enjoy this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48-general-real-estate-investing/topics/90068-diary-of-a-new-construction-projectAlso be sure to get some Keyword Alerts set up, perhaps for "new construction" or " Odessa" so you can jump into the conversations that matter to you!

And be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts!

I'm a huge fan of multifamily properties (like this one: How to Buy a Small MultiFamily Property: A Step by Step Case Study )We're going to be having a Portland BiggerPockets meetup in the coming weeks - so definitely make sure you have some Keyword Alerts set up, especially for the word "Portland" so you'll be notified when it happens!

Junior P. welcome to BPI recommend you set up keyword alerts so when anyone mentions your keywords you get notified.