I'm attending the Jake & Gino event in Nashville this weekend to build my network there. 

Hi,My name is Sean Buchner I currently attend the University at Buffalo pursuing my bachelors degree in civil engineering.

I will definitely be attending some REI meets ups and making those connections! 

Also, consider attending local REI networking events in the area you're planning to move/buy properties.

I also attended a TREIA workshop on legal issues for landlords and had a real estate attorney review my application and policies, and I do move-in inspections with new tenants so everything is transparent and covered up front. 

If you are not going to visit the area, find someone on BP who is local to the area, pay them $500 to attend the inspection and drive around the area and end you pictures / video.  

I'll start looking for local REI networking events to attend.

I have watched many podcasts and have attended online webinars, and am curious to any information that could be offered regarding how the calculations are actually done behind the bigger pocket rent calculators here on the website?

I've also gotten a lead from attending a local REIA and wholesaled a property from that meeting.

Is it better to just rent during residency and start house hacking once I become an attending?