So you'll need to know your numbers & be ready to jump on something with an all cash offer immediately hoping that one of the bigger players hasn't already stepped in front or over the top of you.

Now most people in those meetings do few if any deals but you'll be able to tell who the real players are.

Marcus & Millichap are big players in DFW MF. 4-20 may be on the small side for them.

Well, I discovered that the Heavy Players already had determined which properties they were interested-in or going to bid-on.

Like everything else on Bigger Pockets, the players with the actual experience and expertise in an area will be able to dispell the myths circulated by others.

Can you tell any of the activities you did to be so successful, besides having all the key players in place?

But down here you have something for every player

Bottom line you must identify and thoroughly "vette" the players within the market that can add value to you and your investing goals.  

Now, I try to prevent all hiccups, by mass emails to all key players.

Unless you are in the business of stabilizing under performing assets I don't see the short term even mid-term benefits of a new investor shopping in So-Cal.Edit: The other thing about buying in So-Cal right now is you are competing against of a lot of experienced players with deep pockets.