Just to provide one example: I took a business meeting with someone who was looking for funding for a new subdivision development.

Quote from @Jaikevis Reams: In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do? 

If you want to do everything remotely, then I would recommend getting started with a TK provider that has all of their teams put together, but I would interview them in person.

Im just trying to network and provide some value

I can only speak to Milwaukee, but on average the three distressed properties I have purchased over the past ten years have appreciated an average of 200% all while providing steady cash flow.  

great advice provided - what I will add to this is if you have smokers and its not allowed I would offer to allow them out of the lease with no penalty. 

I got a lawyer at the moment but they don't see to be too great regarding evictions and kind of unsure about the whole situation so will see if George Gibbs can provide some clarification on it.

Spreading funds across 2-3 properties could provide diversification and steady cash flow.

When you say they were incompetent can you provide more feedback for novice investors. 

For many years I was contacted by the housing office to provide input of my rents, both Section 8 and market rented units and participated in their annual surveys.