I have been going to meet ups and trying to network with other investors/operators but i find it difficult to keep the relationships fresh so to speak. what are some techniques you think i can use to let the people i meet know that i really would like to keep in touch with them and continue the interactions?

The auto loan and student loans are fine but from a lender perspective but they care about the monthly payments, not the total.3.

Haven't seen your name before so It's always good to meet fresh faces.

Fresh out of college, we moved to Dallas, TX to take on entry level jobs making very minimal amounts of money.

If I'm in your shoes I would checkout any local RE meetups happening nearby, that would be a great spot to meet some other folks in your shoes and/or other lenders who might be able to give their perspective if it makes sense to pull out money from your home rn or not. 

For what it's worth, some ideas I've seen pitched are grocery bundles (e.g. a breakfast bundle for 2-4 people with eggs, bacon, bagels, cream cheese, and OJ all pre-stocked in the fridge), meal kits, a pre-stocked drink fridge, charcuterie boards, premium coffee selection, bike/e-bike/scooter/kayak/canoe rentals, video game consoles, upgraded work-from-home office amenities (e.g. oversized computer monitor), etc.I'm not a lawyer, but cocktail kits, bottles of wine, local craft beer, and other alcoholic items seem like they would fall into a grey area from liability perspective. 

That perspective makes a lot of sense.

Just sharing my thoughts and perspective on this.

Florida where there are tons of less-than-honorable types, this has been a breath of fresh air. 

Yep following legal advice but I get your perspective