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).

Also after searching more about them they bought over 10 more locations ( business only no RE) however they aren’t changing the name. 

I'm utilizing the search on BP forums and reading what older investors have done successfully.

You can usually find some events by doing a simple google search.

Your MLS should have some kind of key word search.

@Theresa Hansen If you do some searching with keywords on here you will find loads of conversations with recommendations. 

Renting in these areas with a roommate or two will likely be less expensive than PITI in the 'less fun' suburbs.If you do decide buying when you move down here, I'd take a few trips and spend a week or so down here to help narrow the search.

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

People search on social media where to travel long before they would on the OTA platforms!

There are quite a few in Cleveland but all of the ones that I know of are all findable through a Google search.