If you're looking to network and meet potential investment partners, local meetups are probably the best way. 

It seems like a great way to gain some hands-on insight and possibly start networking and working with some investor friendly agents.Building those connections with agents, wholesalers, and other investors for off-market deals is something I know will be key moving forward.

Are there areas you do not want to invest in because of travel time, lack of a network, or other life factors? 

We found private money from our network to close it and find end buyer who flipped it.

@Peter FaulknerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I liked the targeted networking sessions.  

Through our extensive network, the Old Hickory Blvd property became available, and we acted quickly.

Hello Matt, are you only doing prefab wall panels, where they are assembled before delivery, or are you going to the next level with a full Prefab modular construction, where the units are completed at a factory and relatively minimal work is completed on site.One issue I have heard on the modular construction is the manufactures are sold out for this year.You might want to check out www.VuhausLLC.com/models they are doing high end modular construction.

Introducing yourself on the forums here is a great step towards networking. 

Provide a bunch of free trades programs, mentorships, networks.