I attend a seminar here in Chicago this past week on June 3 for Success Path.

@Marquis CobbI would recommend attending events, such as Raise Fest, and meet ups, to find potential investors and sponsors.

I need to get a separate liability policy, hopefully one policy that covers multiple properties, in the event someone tries to sue.

After attending an awesome BP meetup in Philadelphia (hosted by @Troy S.) some red flags have come up regarding the structure we're looking to use to fund our first flip.My partner, @Phil Sabella, and I have connected with a financier/partner who does JV's.  

An off-the-wall suggestion would be local networking events attended by business owners.

Here's my experience: I attended a few Renatus meetings and was extremely skeptical.

He recently put on the first (planned to be annual) Humor and Harmony event.

Fires personnel come from all over to attend schools and events on Fort Sill.

Network with reputable private money lenders by attending local real estate meetings or joining online forums.

You’ll need to attend REI club meetings, talk to a lot of other people, and much more if it’s gonna work.