If you DM me your email address I'll get you added to our events email list.Regarding the options you listed, I think #1 is best.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

If you can find a current broker to bring you along that's likely best, but just going to events like that will show you the players in your market. 

Drew,It sounds like you need to make it out to some of our investor networking events here in Wichita. 

It has a free version and in the event you'd like to upgrade once you obtain more properties, the monthly cost is extremely reasonable. 

. $1,200) because they aren’t forced into liquidation events that reset property values.

Our next event will be February 6th and we'll be posting it under the events tab here in BiggerPockets. 

Needs a huge remodel (they put the shower in the living room, and you can't open the oven all the way in the kitchen, absolutely ridiculous).I did check the events and meetups category, couldn't find anything nearby. 

During the summer months there are a few events, functions and festival type activities going on so you get a few bookings around that.

I lean bearish because it's a consolidated market, not much of any room for any significant appreciating event.