I would recommend searching for local Facebook groups to find events to attend.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.

@Nathan Gesner Do you personally work with any such organizations?

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

If you're not having any luck with mortgage brokers (I'd search out the ones who specialize in investments), then go to your local REI meeting. 

You can run one-off searches for phone numbers and email addresses, and they often have promos for new users.Spokeo for Professionals: While not specifically real estate-focused, it’s a reliable option for finding contact info for individual property owners, especially for one-off searches.Forewarn: This is great for verifying contact details and gives a bit more intel on leads.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.