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I'm looking to connect with like-minded investors for coffee or just a chat over the phone.

Hi, I am closing on my first property and would like to connect with local lenders, property managers, handymen/trades, and other investors.

For real estate specifically, it depends, in many instances an LLC is not required but ok as long as done properly (properties are bought in LLC and not bought and mortgaged in your name and transferred). 

Others might be fine with taking risk, but least by doing this a person can get an idea of what might go wrong.e) Legal document analysis: it will usually take a few days to go through the legal document properly, as almost inevitably there are tons of gotchas that either have to be explained, or mitigated with a side letter.That is the very short summary of what I do.

I'm aware this bucks the trend of investing in OH, FL, etc. but I think (and hope) positive cash-flowing deals can be found with the right connections. 

Happy to connect and send over my real estate attorneys and they can better help with this question. 

Let me know when you come so we can connect. 

I'm doing some research now to identify potential areas to keep an eye on and possibly connect with an investor-oriented local agent in each of the areas we're considering.  

Try educating tenant on appliance and regular maintenance that needed, such as replacing furnace filter. and make sure communication is done properly in right format, like text messages and then follow up with call, if in need of Maintenace repair.