I still attend local meet ups and talk to dozens of investors and am considering other strategies like Mid-Term Rentals or rent by the room. 

Quote from @Michael Dumler: @Carsyn Childress, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but whenever I attend an REI meet-up in my respective market, I always connect with at least one or two wholesalers.

Contact a local closing attorney as they may have one for you to use. 

I'd highly recommend attending some local reia meetings.

Also checkout what this person built in Chattanooga - seems like a good model for what you're looking to do. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/local-real-estate-developers_...

For connecting with local resources like mortgage brokers, investors, and agents, the Austin Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) is a great starting point.

I really want to do local meetups and interact with more advanced investors but don’t know where to start.

Studying the local market makes a lot of sense.

I'd ask for referrals, and reach out to some local folks and see what is working and not.Best of luck!

We had to schedule another hearing, but when the tenants failed to attend, the court simply scheduled another opportunity for them.