Expand your network and explore social media events.

Go to the local real estate events in these areas, drive/walk the streets, find a local real estate agent who invests in the area or works with investors in the area, and then go from there! 

The property is a great deal so I'm hoping to refi down the road in the event interest rates come down to a reasonable value, then maybe repay most of the personal loan at that time.

After making what seemed to be an endless amount of offers in this hot market, with a lucky turn of events of a sellers contact falling through due to the first place buyer unable to to afford financing.

Are there any discords, events, or places anyone can refer me to?

When chatting with an insurance representative, inquire about policy limits, deductibles, covered events, guest screening discounts, and the claims procedure.

Talking with people who have been doing it longer, going to events about the industry, and learning more can help you do well in making money from property.Good luck!

That's why you have to have a large portfolio to diversify away any one-time events.

In that event you could sell the real estate and move to stocks without a tax hit. 

I'm sure you're doing something similar with your monthly newsletter, but you can update your list on the events happening in your town, and keep them current with any news.