And I'm looking in 3 or 4 different markets in the country.If you are able, attend a local RE meetup and connect face-to-face with agents there.

Maybe I’m being a little optimistic, but I feel like this is a good starting point for us.I’m not interested in investing outside of Orange County for our first property since we know the area really well.Networking:I’d also love to attend some real estate meetups around here and connect with people in the space.

I'm moving to San Diego next year from Denver, CO and am looking to make the right personal finance decision in the process. 

I haven't had opportunity to attend yet. 

I hadn't read the Baltimore story before...wow.Hi Sathiya, some thoughts: - attend in person meet ups in the Boston area to talk to other investors who buy locally and out of state to get their feedback and maybe consider looking within a 2 to 3 hour drive. - cash flow is difficult now with long term rentals even if you pick markets that have lower purchase prices than Boston.

I would recommend finding some local meetups to attend, and also tuning into the Straight Up Chicago Investor's Podcast.

He is completing some residential developments in Denver, NC currently.

Attend meet-ups.

Hi Alex, I believe there is a Pittsburgh group that meets regularly but I would love to attend another gathering as long as time/place works.

And when they’re uncovered the attendant publicity is huge, IF the resultant loses are large enough.