They are paid a commission based on the meetings they have with their clients.

Join one and start volunteering - it’s the best way to network and meet like minded people.

With you managing their properties for them, it gets more difficult to meet this test.  

And, analyzing ROI, CoC, and rent vacancy rates, etc are all manual. 

Go to some networking events in the area and meet other investors. 

This would end speculation and bring you a lot of credibility.Please post a deal that meets the criteria you claim you have "tons of examples" of. 

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

CCREIA just changed their meeting location to the  UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship 803 College Rd.

There is a perfect recipe brewing where inventory is at an all time low, with interest rates significantly higher than we're use to, capitalized by the insane economic struggles that are going on in our every day lives.... 

There is a meet-up on the last Thursday of every month.