If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too.

Networking plays a crucial role in this industry and remember to keep learning continuously.

If you are just looking to network I would go the route of meetups locally (you can check above at the toolbar, hoover over forums then to the right you have events and meetups.If you are looking to wholesale and build a list of buyers that fix and flip for deals you may have then I would pull lists from 3rd party sites like Property Radar or propstream.

Looking for some advice and possibly network opportunities.

Maybe you want to attend real estate conferences or join more real estate groups to expand your network.

Not sure if there's a lesson to be had there, but that's how I found it.I'll say though that once you know what you're looking for and create an industry specific network, you start to find them with some frequency.

Over the years, we have built quite a network of agents that bring us quality off market properties in the areas that we desire.

I suggest before that, get heavily networked into your target market. namely with the older investors.

The insights I’ve gained so far have been invaluable, and I’m eager to expand my network and grow alongside other professionals in the field.

Estate Legal USA or Estate Legal Network is definitely a scam.