I'm looking to connect and network with other investors, contractors etc who have experience in this market. 

You have received some great recommendations and if you are yet to decide on an Investor friendly to work with, you can send me a DM and see if we are a good fit.I do provide free mentorship and a lot of free resources and connections to anyone I work with especially beginners like you. 

As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

The fire insurance companies dropped policies holders when they knew the fire was coming, in some cases, they're not even paying the full amount, and there's the case where some people didn't even have insurance.For those people who just want to walk away from this entire experience, is it possible that  morally-driven wholesalers can help them in a situation where not only the California government failed them, but also the Insurance companies?

Anyone else have experience with this?

That's been an interesting experience!

I had a similar experience last year with a property in Raleigh.

Right now, I’m considering a few areas:Fredericksburg, VARichmond, VAOxon Hill, MDGermantown, MDFor those of you who have experience investing in any of these spots, what’s the vibe like?

Any advice or insights from your recent experiences would be greatly appreciated!