Go to local real estate presentations / events / awards (maybe you have a local annual NAIOP awards or a BISNOW breakfast). 

We are just starting to plan our property investment strategy.  I have lots of general experience having owned several family homes over the past few years but no specific property investment experience. We are intere...

Consider attending local real estate meetups or events to expand your network further.Local Real Estate Agents: A knowledgeable local real estate agent can be a great asset.

@D Giambo, Contributions into an LLC are not generally considered taxable events. 

that's why I am doing this forum to keep me accounted for my actions)So... for this week, I think I will put more effort into finishing the two books, "asking questions the Sandler way, and "Prospect the Sandler way", finish all the onboard materials for Exp, attend the team meeting, set up social medias, watch the videos I marked up on the "subto" training vault

I attended a boot camp once kind of as an observer (because I will not be trying active syndication anytime soon).

I like to keep between 6-12 months of reserves in the event of a catastrophe.

I'm from Des Moines living in Denver, Co but I'm going to be in Des Moines a few times over the next few months (Holidays) and I'd love to attend one of your meetings.  

Its best you go to your local REI events and build relationships with wholesalers.

It's listed in the events here on BP under Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.