I'm looking to network with people investing, selling, and rehabbing.  

High property prices mean fewer people can afford to buy, so more people rent.

This is a self directed RRSP or TFSA account that allows you to lend your money out to people with the backing of their mortgage for a high interest rate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages, down payments, refinances, flipping or renovation money.

Anything past that might feel weird.Good job going to your first one, that is a great step that too many people miss out on.

I do know one of the people who works for me has a 2 year work permit (temporary) and she and her husband were able to buy a place in Alberta.BC and ON are very tenant friendly.

There are a bunch of reasons people sell a property.

With the cost of utilities and the level of comfort people feel is mandatory now there is no way I would want to be on the hook for it. 

Yes, you need a team, however you can't just assemble people together and call it a team. 

These are just deals I have invested in with other people. 

I think others have given you great advice.For most people I say go to some meetup groups for a year.