If you hover over the forums, click on the events and meetups tab and search for a meetup in your local area.

Accept whoever applies" is an idea that would cost you a bucket of money in the long run.Bankruptcy is usually a "no" unless it appears to be a one-time event caused by something out of their control such as a massive medical bill or a business failure. 

Only thing I got out of those events were I didn't understand how to get to the next level (no fault of the events, I take responsibility of my on inability to make the connections in the content).  

Maturana, and I am the founder of RAPT Hospitality, a craft catering and event management company serving New York City, Miami, and Amsterdam.As I delve deeper into the real estate world, I’m eager to explore various investment strategies, including house hacking, the BRRRR method, rental properties, creative hospitality ventures, triple net investments, vacation rentals, syndications, and joint ventures.

There's a Bookstore, Resource Hub, Podcast, Events, etc.

I even have a friend who received an unfounded complaint from a neighbor (the neighbor was just against STRs, no events/parties that occurred), and now their property is temporarily banned/under review, regardless of them abiding by all rules.

., say they all get abducted by aliens or some other very extreme event that would cause a default) then you gain the amount you've invested (or potentially greater) in equity in the company so there is some security.

Try going to networking events or FB groups.

You can check the events forum here and sites like meetup dot com and your local REIA.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.