as an experienced property investor, I understand the value in having an established local power team. 

What I would recommend you do is call someone who sets up self directed IRA's, those people love these. 

Rochester is great for investment and the prices are decent to get a duplex (4 bed, 2 bath min total).One concern though, when people who are not contractors say they are good at home improvements, they aren't usually as good as they think and their value isn't higher, it's actually lower because of unpermitted renovations or personal cosmetic choices.

I am new in the real estate industry and want to see if you have any tips for a new agent, also any events or recommendation to start meeting people and getting more connected to the Real Estate world.

I think have a professionally designed, well located, modern, etc home would appeal to more people than trying to find the niche, but I could be wrong.

I've done several closings there and the employees at the village hall are some of the nastiest, rudest people I have ever encountered. 

Had ups and downs along the way as I'm sure many people have. 

Please feel free to argue if I'm wrong.On the same subject, where would one find a list a people back on their mortgage payments?

I have read some of the comments where some people offer referrals fees and practically take possession of the client. 

Most people will care more about their own objective and how you can help vs. hearing about our marketing plans, systems and tools.