:\For the lurkers:Before falling in love with any such first time homebuyer "free money" program, you need to get crystal clear on if it needs to be sent to government for approval AFTER funding, or BEFORE funding. 

Crystal Smith thanks for that.

I would check with your lenders "Crystal Ball" to see what he has to say.If you want to run the deal by me off line let me know.Good Investing.

Based on looking around, it appears there are:Two in Milwaukeehttp://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Wealth-Builders/http://www.milwaukeereia.comTwo in Madisonhttp://www.madisonreia.comhttp://www.midwestinvestmentclub.comOne in Rockfordhttp://www.meetup.com/RAREIA/One in Crystal Lakehttp://www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Investing-Action...Any folks who are members of any of the following groups or have attended any of the meet ups and would willing to share anything about their experiences? 

Your co-worker Crystal....

That's exactly what I needed to hear @Crystal Smith. 

hi I'm crystal and I'm new to the real estate world.

looking for suggestions on some local agents, lawyers, Accountants, in the OKC area for partnerships for my team..Thanks, Crystal

@Crystal Mchazlett

@Crystal Em I recommend Rina Camhi https://houstonpropertymanagement.com/services/bro...She is the agent I currently use and also owns a property management companyhttps://houstonpropertymanagement.com/services/hou...Don't hesitate to use my name.Hope this helps,Fred