Local Meetup groups and online communities like the one we have here on BP can help you build a network.

I like Building Wealth one house at a time for a book, and I like Wheelbarrow profits and the old dawg REI network for podcasts that you can really learn from. 

I have seen legitimately better and worse by a wide margin as local area rents / utilities / taxes / building services each play a big role.Also, from a landlords perspective, it depends on what gets passed on to the tenants (e.g.

What I recommend is join your local LL association-very low cost and a great resource plus networking.

I’ve also gotten into watching Kris Krohn videos, and not speaking into the hype of large upfront costs of becoming part of his team or network, but in the HELOC method that he discusses.

The "need some work" ones don't bother me as I am handy and don't mind building a network to repair/improve the property.

This is a fantastic site for networking and learning from other successful investors.  

Network with your local real estate investor groups to find out who they are using.

Check out Network , then Events for local meetups near you. 

Of the two houses, one did not require money, the other he got from his father.We are now looking to raise capital, and I was wondering two things.1)The best way to network in order to raise capital, how should I approach people in real estate meetups, or where else should I look for people?