On a more common event list, would be hail, flooding and wind damage (trees esp.). 

Its not all fun and games like at the meet and greet events.

Do you focus on networking events, direct outreach, or something else?

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

I’d suggest checking out real estate networking events (local or online) like REIAs or BiggerPockets.

I've been hearing a lot of people re-fi'ing 3 mos after purchase.....at Brew City REI Club's last event, a lender said he could re-fi off appraised the day after purchase but you'd have to show that you did repairs. 

However, financial freedom isn’t a one-time event; it’s about sustaining your desired lifestyle for the rest of your life.Once you clarify your goals, the next decision is where to invest.Investment Market/CityThe most important investment decision you will make is where to invest.

Networking events, seminars, and workshops help you connect with like-minded individuals and mentors.

In any event, we can continue to disagree about this and I look forward to the SEC's opinion on it.Syndications are investments for multi millionaires with plenty of money to lose gambling on real estate.

Like I brokered a 22  lot development of duplex's for a builder and just charged him 30k flat fee per sale.. they sold for 225k each back in 05 when I did this and I sold them all in one weekend at a big event i paid for in San Jose CA.. all to CA investors it was my fly and buy program I did in those days..