On pages 12 - 13 in the HUD Book Larry proudly points out their Mission Statement and Core Values.  

So even with intention/mission there, the city cannot move at the speed of bureaucracy and expect to secure land for low income developments in the current market.

Gilbert and Illitch are making it their personal mission, combined with federal funds, to revive the skyscrapers.

I am in Mission Viejo and can get together at my local Starbucks.

I'm looking to attend REIA meetings again myself but only if their mission is mostly networking and not sales oriented.

Define your purpose, mission and goals, you need a carrot to hold the interest of others.Good luck up there!  

@Dan KaiserHey Dan, What's going on, did you end up getting help on this mission ?

My mission is to find local investors whom I can team up with so I'd like to learn how to think like them and find them where they're at.Thanks for any advice you can provide!

Mission StatementBuy distressed properties with a primary focus in Bayonne NJ Add Value to them through a rehab and resell them at market value for a profit Goal for next six monthsStart at least 2 new Flips a month.Marketing Plan 1.Send out 5000 Mailers a months.2.Make 2 offers a day on Property’s or 32 a month (4 times a week )3.Driving for dollars 2 Hours a weekCriteria for investments 1.1-4 Family homes2.Maximum purchase price 250K3.Maximum repair price 65K4.At least 25 Percent Profit on ARV Steps 1.Generate leads2.Make an offer based on Estimated work needed and ARV3.Sign A Contract Subject to Inspection4.Do A home Inspection / Get an Appraisal for ARV / And get cost of rehab from GC5.Close on property / Finish Rehab / Sell property My Team Attorney I have Licensed GC I need to find (For bigger jobs or pulling permits)Sub-Contractors I have (For simple tasks)Home Inspector I haveAppraiser I need to findReal-estate Broker I have

This counters the fiduciary mission your sworn to uphold.