Hi Andrew, I have been enjoying CIREIA :) it's membership basis but i have learned a lot from the events. 

Not sure how big Meetup and Eventbrite is in your area but I would try to attend as many events.

There is a monthly in person BP event, an event called pints and properties, a triangle deal makers session, NCREIA, and Triangle Real Estate Investors Association (TREIA) that meet in and around the Raleigh area. 

I drink a greens shake, cut down on coffee and supplemented with mushroom coffee, and limit my refined sugar sweets to special events like parties and celebrations.I'm no underwear model, but I feel like this routine gives me the energy I need to keep moving right now.

You will want to make sure that you have the right to exercise those contingencies in the event that you need to back out to get your escrow deposit back. 3.

Here are some strategies to help you connect with the right professionals:Attend conferences, meetings, and local real estate networking events in the Houston region.

The three tests outlined above are applied annually, so you may qualify as a real estate professional in one year and not in other tax years.It is also very important to document material participation.To meet the requirements of real estate professional status, it’s essential to keep detailed records of activities and time spent working on the properties so you can verify your real estate professional status in the event the IRS decides to audit your return.For example, you may keep a contemporaneous appointment book, calendar, or narrative summary of the time spent performing real estate activities.

The next event is April 6th, and it's a vendor expo.

Though more expensive, attending multifamily events can allow you to meet sponsors in person, and get a feel for them and the industry.

The notice must be served before commencing, or not later than 45 days after commencing, to furnish his or her labor, services, or materials, but, in any event, before the date of the owner’s disbursement of the final payment after the contractor has furnished the affidavit under subparagraph (3)(d)1.