I could never guarantee that every student would find a deal but we have so many success stories and people have switched from investing in MF, MHP, Storage to office, retail, medical, industrial etc.   

HELOC can be good for this situation - then you can pay it down and use it again for other life events etc. 

I call them in-between because they are conferences, so not like your local meetups, but they are not truly "industry" conferences like NMHC, where you will meet primarily career, corporate multi-family people.Bigger Pockets Conference and Best Ever Conference are two that likely would cater to people more in your position.  

How you will measure success is also a vital part of navigating this industry.  

We have had good luck with STR in Lexington due to the surrounding areas and events that go on in the Columbia area.

Starting from my backyard I'm looking to connect with some vets in the industry and familiar to the area/market.

My favorite approach is attending networking events since they offer a great mix of agents and professionals. 

I’m Keagan, a realtor and investor based in Indianapolis, and I’ve worked with several clients on value-add multifamily deals and have done a couple myself.For finding off-market opportunities, I’d recommend:County Tax Delinquent Lists – Great for uncovering distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns – Target out-of-state owners.Local Networking Events – Connect with wholesalers who specialize in multifamily.I’d be happy to introduce you to lenders and share leads if Indy is on your radar.

I’d also love market suggestions and ideas regarding how to connect with others in the REI space outside of the events that BP holds.

I get FinTech is a high-risk activity, but imagine the industry will consolidate to one or a few strong players.