The group Giovanny mentioned is still active, but I don't know that there is a meet up scheduled.

Supply-Chain Strategy: Shifting from demand-side solutions to active development of new housing units3.

People are generally pretty active there.

@Helene GoodworthTo expand your network, identify your areas of interest, highlight your construction skills' application to investment projects, actively participate in local and online groups, and seek mentorship and guidance from experienced investors.

My advice for MTRs would be to have some activity or furnished tenant source other than just a hospital.

Look up your states rules for activities requiring a real estate license. 

Network actively and research New Haven areas for the right opportunity.Good luck!

Do you find there are specific factors beyond taxes and cost balance that you look for when assessing a new market? 

Education is important, but I think the decision of how to invest money needs to hinge on how much capital you're likely to have to deploy to various activities and how much time you intend to invest actively managing deals versus selling your time into other productive endeavors. 

Not only did we receive significant tax reductions, but the mere act of challenging the assessment locks the valuation in for three years.I'm PMing you with the contact information for the company that helped us in Atlanta!