Looks like you have a ton of experience and will be a good asset to this group! 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Here is a newly created resource on BiggerPockets, which touches out cost segregation, accelerated depreciation, bonus depreciation, depreciation recapture, Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), STR Loophole / STR Strategy, example properties, and more. 

Quote from @Stacey Wells: Hey everyone,I’ve been researching different funding options for real estate investments and business expansion.

Go out to AirBNB and VRBO and check the area where you are looking.

Not every BRRRR deal BRRRR's out completely, something the "no money down" gurus don't like to talk about.

I am willing to pay for one hour please give me your thoughts on what you might do . this is my first flip, thinking it might be my last.!

This area is going to grown big in next few years.

I imagine there are some people on here that have used small business loans for this type of business or any business in general starting out.

I'll update with photos and costs.UPDATEWe have completed the renovation and are very happy with how it came out.