My profile is a 700-credit score, $200k W-2 salary and $5,500 in monthly rental income and limited cash. 

I don't think the "average investor buyer" would ever consider negative cash flow - that being said, there are probably a portion out there that will do so for various reasons/strategies, but its going to be a smaller slice and not part of the main profile

You could create user profiles with an enum field called type or occupation that would allow people to search for other users with a specific job in a specific area.  

Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!

You can see some of our projects in my profile. 

Whether browsing areas or specific properties, touching, tasting and feeling the property and it's surroundings are essential data points.

Ive been on BiggerPockets for over a year now, browsing & reading posts, but I never truly realized what an amazing tool it is until I actually purchased a home.

I'm using my phone, when I go to your profile at the bottom theres a blue button "refer" Jay, push and write the reference. 

Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!

Those that survive (and thrive) are those that only buy when they create an asymmetrical risk / reward profile.