He also connected me to his team of experts who were able to guide me through the process of choosing the right rental property.

The cost effective way starting is partner with an established wholesaler and they provide people to reach out to or pay for lists and do cold calling/door knocking yourself. 

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Less electricity, no chemicals needed (drain easily and have the proper systems for it), and can have  the same effect. 

If you would like to, I can connect you with people in Cincinnati.

In effect, you will end up paying tax on your refi cash later on, when you sell the property.

Are these forums a good place to connect with managing partners for JVs or syndications?

This is not easy to do consistently and effectively.

I'd like to invite you to participate in a group I host called THE MTR Connect.

Hi Brandon, I'm in the area and always searching for good handyman connections.