@Grayson Chao look up WAREI on Facebook as that is a big active group of local investors and a number of meetups get advertised there. 

It's clear that is something you're actively doing as well! 

This one will be interesting, in mountain view and it is very active. https://www.meetup.com/San-Jose-Real-Estate-Networking-Club/...

However, these activities should not cause concern for them.

Greenfield is a growing area, and being in a golf course neighborhood across two lots adds a ton of value to your options.I’d recommend starting by connecting with local investor groups or meetups in Indianapolis—Facebook groups or here on BiggerPockets are solid places to find people actively working in that market.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Rooming houses usually don't get to take advantage of sporting events, concerts, festivals that usually result in spikes in rental fees and more profits ( and glory) that AirBnb and other STRs get to.

Fastest way to learn is by networking with people who are actively doing what you want to be doing in the future 

.- Get a list of active properties in a zipcode with filters (number of bedrooms, bathrooms, price etc)

My wife and I run collegiately and can potentially get schooling and living expenses (such as housing) paid for with a sports scholarship.