As far as meetups go, you can find a lot of local events posted here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of Chicago meetups that I can share with you as well.

This can not be said about many 100k properties.Turnkey providers made sense IMO back in 2010-2015 when it was easy to find deals, but hard to get funding, so you'd sell the ones you could not get funding for.

Quote from @Jordan Wilkerson: Hi Greg, can you connect with me this group as well.DM me and provide an email address

Even without those challenges you had, it was still probably hard to find a buyer because of the use mix.  

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

My suggestion to improve your cash flow is to find another bank/lender.

They find deals on oceanfront houses all over the country.I'd even look for a fixer upper to get a great deal.

Large apartment complexes flooded the market with inventory and are offering crazy incentives and amenities that crush the small landlord which can make finding a tenant challenging and often for less than market rent. 

If it isn't possible, I'm curious why some still create a brand/business based account - such as the example I've provided?

I like to think I have done ok. for me finding properties is sales - managing real estate and growing your company requires problem solving.