I got to my current financial success through a series of well thought out endeavors but with a massive sink or swim element as I am often self guided..."

*Sources: Old Town North Power Plant Redevelopment Frequently Asked QuestionsPotomac River Generating Station CITY COUNCIL HEARING (Detailed breakdown of the project here)Old Town + All of Alexandria: Alexandria's RiverRenew Program Will Allow Residents to Swim and Eat Fish From the Potomac River by 2040Alexandria's Potomac River waterfront properties have served residents with phenomenal views of the river, National Harbor, and Washington D.C., making the real estate there incredibly desirable.

Like Agents who say they are in the million dollar club.. well when houses were 50k each that was something you know 30 plus years ago..

(the Pier or Vinoy Park.. watch dolphin swimming in the bay while running/walking or just hanging out in a hammock between palm trees) . 

This can range from local real estate clubs all the way up to multifamily specific events such as the National Multi Housing Council’s annual meeting.

But it seems to me that referral clubs only real value is vetting suppliers.

There is likely going to be a real estate investor association meetup or club in your area, so it would be a great idea to begin attending their meetings and getting to know them.

Riverside is home to the Inland Empire Real Estate Investment Club/FireCenter that has a lot of great people involved in all aspects of real estate.Hope this helps!

Down around those areas you'll be swimming in a sea of cabin competition, so a Scandinavian style or something otherwise standout might be the only path to making more. 

Also planning to get into REIA Club events in the Dallas area.