The 2 best ones I know of are:- House Hacker Mafia (https://www.meetup.com/house-hacker-mafia-real-estate-invest...)- Colorado Springs REIA (https://www.meetup.com/colorado-springs-real-estate-investor...)Hope to see you at one of them!

They have a big event on the second Tuesday of each month and it's a great place to network: https://www.marei.org/ Hey @Andrew Syrios, thanks for letting me know.

Thank you.By now you may know more of what's going on, and it does not look good. 

There is plenty that goes into flipping. But to be successful and profitable, takes some distinct characteristics:1. There needs to be demand. Are other flippers working in the area or will you be the only one. Don't ...

Buying a turn key rental, in an area you know or knew well, with a property manager you've met and trust, in an area that is large enough for you to have other options to find contractors and property managers? 

Anyone know of any upcoming networking events in the Lawrence, Topeka, and KC area?

I don't know the Dallas market so I don't want to give misguided advice. 

I know this is also a National issue, especially in land constricted markets.

Good to know as I have a property coming on the market and we had one off market offer already all cash but at 10% list price discount (which we most likely will reject).Curious if you think the california fires will assist the market since many of those people need places to live for years and I am guessing some will flee california?

I would try not to tie up any of the principal in down payments.Personally, I had a family member do this same thing, but they used an investment portfolio as the collateral instead of real estate.If you play your cards right, this might be the only short-term money you ever need.Please let us know what you end up doing.