I have four S-Corps (non real estate related) and two LLCs (one real estate and one not) and 13 houses, $350,000 in rent rolls, RE Pro status, doing a cost seg, etc and my quote was $11,750. 

Google ads and Facebook ads.I hope this helps.

If you're not learning/the conversation isn't flowing move around and meet someone new.You can find REIAs here and on Facebook. 

Id search the facebook groups 

It depends on what demographic you are aiming to serve.2) BiggerPockets, Facebook, in-person meetups.

I'm sure BP will have some good insights, nonetheless I also recommend going on facebook on local investor groups and asking them there. 

Came across the real estate professional status which could help her in convincing her to let go of her w2 (with tax savings).

I'd spend a few weeks digging through all of the free facebook groups before impulse buying a mastermind.

I also wrote a review on TVC's facebook page and was reached out to, by a few of their people including Scott Myers, head of sales, who I have been in regular contact with.

Popup Meetup, LinkedIn, Facebook Groups and other online platforms can be helpful in this endeavor.