Meetup.com and BiggerPockets are two websites and platforms that frequently list local events where you may meet other investors.Attend Workshops or Seminars on Real Estate Investing: Keep an eye out for conferences, seminars, or workshops on real estate investing in the markets you are targeting.

For new lease signings (not renewals), if being signed electronically I will often do a video conference with them and review the lease in detail so that they understand it and can ask questions before signing it.

Hi Everyone,I got started in real estate investing about 12 years ago after attending a Rich Dad Poor Dad conference, which sparked my interest.

Go to some conferences, sales training etc.

The Inman news conferences have been great places to get outside of industry groupthink.

You can also attend conferences in person to meet other investors and explore mentorship options.My brothers and I actually found our current mentorship program here on Biggerpockets!

I'll try to stay away from being political here - but if the city has a left of center political reputation and management / leadership style.

Online platforms, industry conferences, and networking events are excellent sources for discovering new sponsors.

Most of our tenants come through Sabbatical Homes.We have detailed walk-through videos of both of our units (and We also provide video conference calls with prospective tenants. 

But as you said, it is going to be late 2020's before the first ticket to ride is issued and it would take some deep pockets to implement a buy and hold strategy to go after high density multi-family, conference, or hotel development.