One of the major deficiencies of this property is it has no garage.

It’s a very good buffet and it normally costs $13-$15, so it’s a small discount to get some good food, learn, and network.

I think you need to find a good local agent, network with investors(local meet ups, FB groups, etc) and learn more to dial in the gameplan. 

I'm on the hunt for real estate meetups to expand my experience and network, but I must not be looking in the right places.

Attend real estate meetups and networking events in your area to connect with potential lenders and other investors.

I'm looking to connect and network with other investors, contractors etc who have experience in this market. 

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

As for meeting local wholesalers, networking at meetups or even online could help you connect with the right people. 

Plenty of good brokers out there to network with.