Here are a few I have attended, but there are many more:https://www.meetup.com/SAREIA/https://www.meetup.com/Private-Lenders-Network/https://www.meetup.com/SanAntonioRealEstate/https://www.meetup.com/Craft-Brewed-Real-Estate-of...https://www.meetup.com/San-Antonio-Real-Estate-Inv...I prefer the smaller group settings since it is more conducive to making better connections but I plan to attend the larger ones as well.

@Chris Odeneal  You should attend the meetings and/or join the local real estate investing association.  

I lost my 15 year career as a flight attendant for a major airline in 2011 due to illness.  

Make sure to find your local REI meet-ups and attend as they are invaluable to establishing your local RE base.Good luck and contact me if there is anything I can do to help as an investor or architect!

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

I suggest attending seminars (but don't buy what they're selling) and webinars have some info that can be useful.

I signed up for that today and plan to start attending each month. 

OK nothing wrong with that approach, but how much did it cost you to attend that seminar? 

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

@Shelly Scruggs There are several ways to turn a Wholesale listing:CraigslistBP PostsREI Groups or BoardsBandit SignsThrough other WholesalersNetworkingRealtorsor even attend auctions (tax and foreclosure) and see who it buying up houses, approach them, find out the types of properties they are interested, get their card, email them a report when you are ready to sell.These are just a few ways to wholesale and build your list.