I’m especially interested in value-add opportunities where I can renovate and increase equity.I’m here to learn from experienced investors, connect with like-minded people, and share my journey along the way.

I'd be happy to show you around the calculators, I have seen people use the calculator results to bring to meetups and try to raise funds that way 

I travel somewhat frequently for work during the weeks so also trying to wrap my head around how to best structure for that.Anyone open to connecting and / or have any trusted people to help in the event of maintenance issues?

Approximately 75% of our communities have a population of less than 10,000 people.

How do I build leads or find people who are, at minimum, at the requirement of buyers, but at the same time, at maximum, willing to work with me?

I am on the other side of the bridge in Virginia - there is a good amount of DC area people here on BP

I don't recommend throwing the baby out with the bath water, and definitely make sure you understand the nature of the Mentor you choose.BP is a great resource to meet some amazing people. 

I think that areas on the outskirts of desirable cities where many people are moving (ie: Charleston) have great long term potential, as eventually people start to rent right outside the downtown area when prices rise. 

I'm certain there are good strategies people are employing.  

They might be trying to tell people the number of useful or trustworthy reviews?