I spend my time on the forums where I can interact with like-minded people. 

A thread can rise and fall based on user interaction and feedback.

like Outbound & Inbound IVR (Interactive Voice Response) that they are currently building ...

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I listed the properties, and over the course of 4 months sold 4 of the 5 utilizing the contacts I made at interacting with automotive shop owners.

Making the connection in person is completely different from an online interaction.

Environment issues, are there any Wetlands on my property, you can look up the national wetland interactive map https://www.fws.gov/program/national-wetlands-inventory/wetl...7.

When have you ever had a interaction with a government employee and thought to yourself, "wow, that was a great experience."

In just 24hrs of interacting I have learned and networked more than I have done within 3 months.

Check the in person events and meetups in your local area, our online community is full of knowledge and folks willing to share and still nothing replaces the opportunity to interact IRL, you never know who you will meet and where that can take you on your REI journey.