Although a book can't offer that live-networking aspect, i feel Bigger Pockets offers that.So my question is, what is the sentiment around here on paying $5K+ to avoid having to search for all your networking needs. 

Yesterday.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Do a search on Meetup and you’ll find others.

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I did  Zillow searches on properties  in Dyberry Township  under two acres a) sold and b) for sale. 

However, this must be paired with a dedicated and robust negative keyword strategy to prevent your ads from appearing for keywords that ARE NOT RELEVANT to your investing business.For the sake of this example have a look at this attached picture below:In this picture you can see that this ad shows up on the keyword “House for sale near me…” which is not something a seller would search for (not to mention a distressed seller).

Search for Liens and Other Property Records Search Methods: By Parcel ID: Enter the Parcel ID to find the most accurate results.

We have narrowed our search to two areas: Kingston/Hurley and Hudson/Catskill.

I have noticed while searching the Fannie Mae site there is very limited foreclosure inventory, especially in Washington State where I am interested in living. 

Hello Elena, If you go to NARPM.org, you will be able to search residential property management's by city.