Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

I suggest checking out some of the local Chicago meetups:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I'd also recommend setting up some coffee meetings with some of the TOP TALENT in Chicago: agents like @Jake Fugman & @John Warren and property managers like @Mark Ainley & @Krystyna Schexnayder and lenders like @Jose Valdovinos & @Zack Karp.

I am stating it to provide something to ponder and an explanation why it may appear people are ignoring the data.If owners of property impacted by climate events are heavily bailed out by FEMA and other sources, then what is the risk?

Being able to network before and after the event is where you make the connections.

One thing that I noticed helps a lot of times is going to local networking events and hanging around like-minded individuals.

Charleston has a very active REI community and several meetup/networking events each month that are pure gold.

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

He responded with “Hello this is Felipe wholesaler in Orange County Nice to hear from you hope your event went well I have motivated cash buyers That love places in distress or properties that aren’t listed in the market”I’m wondering how legit this is if he is a wholesaler and truly has buyers he is working with.

Networking at events is a great way to connect with people in your community and find an investor who may be willing to be your mentor.  

There are many events that happen all throughout Texas whether that's just local meetups or big conferences.