Or just go to whatever brokerage affords you the most flexibility and just start networking with investors and investor agents to build that support system.As a part-time agent the last thing you want is high desk fees or other junk fees, since you may not be producing a ton in the beggining.

Before I get to the issues I want to point out Bigger Pockets is a great website for networking, free information, investing strategies and many other things. 

I have spent the past several years studying market trends, analyzing potential investment properties, and building a network of industry experts.I'm specifically looking for a fellow investor located in the New York area who is interested in collaborating on initial buy and flip projects.

To network and find meet-ups in Northern Austin, consider local real estate investment groups, real estate networking events, conferences and seminars, local real estate agents and brokers, and online forums.

I.e. if you are great with numbers and an excel wizard, you could likely seek out a "deal" guy, who loves networking and hunting for properties, but doesn't really understand how to translate operations into financial models.

Networking - I meet people in person and online, here for example, trying to build up my SOIMy Worst 3:1.

I’m here to network, share experiences, and hopefully find some mentors or accountability partners along the way.

Housing prices in Beloit are definitely cheaper than Janesville, and Janesville is (for obvious reasons) significantly cheaper to invest in than Madison.Can't be of help to the property management part though... we've looked and looked but haven't found a company we are comfortable with... your best bet there would be to join up with the Southern Wisconsin Landlords Association and network for a quick recommendation. 

Networking How did you finance this deal?

Networking.