Here's my $.02Let's compare a business, such as the software business you mentioned, to a Real Estate Investor's business.With a software business, the business owner has to do the following to generate a successful business organization.

We also drove through those areas to get a good feel for what my areas are actually like and I have begun going to showings for properties that pass my first round of analysis. 

@Dan Mackin organizes it.

The more organized ones will provide you a nicer proposal, but still take a long time and will be 30-50% more expensive.  

@Michael SwanSwanny, you seem like a very organized person, have you made detailed plans to get you to your desired exit point in 10 years?  

I've messaged one of the group organizers in my area and let him know that I was interested in attending one of his meetings.   

In addition, if anyone in the area wants to meet up I would be glad to help organize that.

Patrick Britton, fellow BP member, is the organizer.

"Fair Housing Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members."   

I have just begun my career in RE & reading this is so helpful!