I've learned something new every meeting I've attended and it is a great network of people.  

There are a lot of groups that you can get involved with in terms of investing; @David Torres runs a group on Wednesday nights that you'll want to attend as he does a great job.  

I am not currently attending any REIAs in the area but I am interested, does anyone have any good recommendations?

I grew up in Arizona and attended Arizona State University where I received a Masters Degree in Architecture.

So a group that has good networking and interesting topics but is a hour or more away may be a good choice if you meet the people you need to connect withOnce you have located a few groups that you like, get on their email list or meetup notifications so that you can attend events that interest you.You are welcome at our Black Diamond events, URL in my profileGood luck!

Welcome to BP @Terrell Dyer You can also find local investors to connect with by attending events near you here https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings

I highly recommend attending local REI meetings, reading books, and listening to the pod casts on here. 

My son has a cross country tournament at that time but if the calendar was open I would try to attend (I find them to have been worth the time) .

I attended auctions weekly.My take in the earlier crash is not to negative cash flow.

Your same purchase $ doesn't buy you the same $'s or rent in return as in other markets.I would recommend attending the local REIA meetings (there are quite a few).