You can find a lot of meetings on the MAREI calendar, both MAREI's meetings, local landlord group meetings and a few other meetings hosted by our members. 

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

Popular markets often include beach towns, mountain retreats, and areas with strong tourism.It’s also important to research local regulations, occupancy rates, and management costs to make sure the numbers work.

I really like the idea of leveraging local contacts for walkthroughs and feedback.

Check into your local regulations.

💪 Start by networking with local investors and wholesalers to find deals, build relationships with contractors and lenders, and analyze numbers relentlessly so you don’t overpay.Stay focused, take action, and don’t be afraid to learn as you go! 

In order to network with wholesalers and lenders the best way to go about it will be to attend the local REIA like The Greater Houston REIA and also joining the local investors facebook groups. 

You can also contact a local alcoholics anonymous or other organizations and let them know you have space available for anyone living sober.

Quote from @Ray Joseph: If you attend a local meetup, I'm sure you'll find investors that operate in other cities or states.And you have thousands of out-of-state investors to mingle with right here!

Maybe network with local hunting ranches see if you could find an investor to help manage the property, the wildlife, advertising and lodging.