Follow up outside the activities to ask for business and see how you can serve them as well in their business.Best wishes and good luck.

There are likely active real estate investing groups for Tacoma and the surrounding area.

I don't care if I'm ahead or behind of anyone else because my goals are not relative to anyone else's progress.I get your point that staying active keeps your skills sharp and that if you're active when others aren't you will have access to opportunities that they do not.

For S's and G's, below is the most expensive SFH on the market in Tokyo right now, followed by one of the least expense:https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...The condo market is probably more active than the SFH market, but I don't have much insight there.  

He’s got a solid reputation and is an active member of the local REIA.

I’m currently active on BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded investors, exchange ideas, explore potential opportunities, and provide opportunities through my network to collaborate with others.

I live here and I haven't seen more FSBO but I'm seeing a lot more wholesaling activity.  

Orlando has a very active real estate investing community with many meetups for different niches.

Have tons of activities? 

For someone active on BP and based in Dallas, TX, I'd recommend @Joshua Thompson.