I've searched for meetups in my local area through BP but was unsuccessful.

. =)Some internet search yielded the following formula to estimate tax:For a house that I purchase at $800k.

Im also looking to connect with investors who are eagerly searching for their next project.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

@Konstantinos Lembesis If you search for posts using the city as your search term you will find many discussions that should give you more context than you might gather with a single post.

Quote from @Douglas Varenas: Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

For example, if you are looking to connect with other members near you, want to learn from people in a specific area you’d like to invest in, or have a desire to find people interested in certain topics, you could use the search feature here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersI really like the alerts feature that can quickly guide you to current topics that may be of interest: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

I had to search it myself and call listing agent who edited the correct listed property and not mine :)Also, if you are getting random "I heard you were selling your house" calls and texts, they are usually wholesalers trying to get you to consider selling even if you're not.

Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.