My lock notifies you by a light when it is time to change the batteries, so even in the event that the battery dies, you can still get in with a key.

This home can't be used for parties or events."

What’s some community investor friendly events in CT?

If your life events prevent buying right now then focus on those other things and buy when it makes sense.

Timing or not, I wouldn't sign a lease in my personal name, you have little to no protection in the event there is a liability issue - ie grandma slips on the sidewalk - under LLC they have to sue the LLC if that's where property is owned and the lease is drawn. if it's owned personally they can sue you and everything you you have. bottom line is I say delay and get an LLC but that's just me

Wall Street has proven their model of stability in the residential RE market post-crash, and if there is another black swan event like 2008/09 there will be a ridiculous amount of competition from large institutions. 

This should include details about your investment strategy, expected capital injection, risk management measures, and potential ROI.Networking Events and Meetups: While leveraging online platforms, don't overlook the power of face-to-face interactions.

I sat through the 3 day Big Live event very skeptically.

In any event, I was really just curious if anyone had similar experience with this company.

As mentioned above, some markets are visited by large groups on vacation while others are more "utilitarian" (business travel, insurance stays, special events, etc.).Competitive analysis will tell you what the market is currently bearing.