Have something specific in mind for the next purchase? 

I am not allowed to recommend specific groups on BP, but if you DM me, I will share some of my favorites.

It does however require specific grading (2% over 10 ft extending away from the house).

This person is asking for specific website.  

I am considering going to the NPLA event in Atlantic City for 3 reasons: https://nplaconference.com/june-2024-event-registration/1 - Looking for partnering with a hard money lender who may want to expand into Panama to do "Harder Money Lending". 2 - Looking for servicing software3 - Learn more about the hard money lending business specifically in Florida and the US is generalHave any of you been to an event organized by the NPLA?

Does buy squatter houses in that specific area fit your investing goals?

I thought that bigger pockets was a community of likeminded investors that could be a good resource, and I’m a seasoned businessperson (just new to this specific industry) so I’m not worried about being naive, but the negativity and mention of “sharks” and people swirling to take advantage is definitely a turn off. 

Be ready to give them specific criteria on what you are looking for. 

Tough to say without more specifics. 

Then once you build up a general knowledge base and understand your exact strategy and the inventory available in your market then you can ask more specific questions to help you along the way.