Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

After getting a chance to meet @Neal Mahoney with Cloverleaf Drywall and Construction, I wanted to give him a shot.

I am excited to get started in this industry and looking for other investors to network with... please let me know of any up n coming investment meeting or if you would like to talk real estate...

It's not a binding contract until there is a "meeting of the minds".  

My understanding was to meet the criteria one needs to:1.

Good to meet you on BP!

Also, if you become a PRO member, you can have access to amazing tools and resources like:Weekly webinars:https://www.biggerpockets.com/webinarOr the forums, or great guides and books:https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/3...https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/0...http://get.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook/Or you can analyze deals to start getting practice before you actually jump in:https://www.biggerpockets.com/flip-analysisI would also suggest you look for local Real Estate Investing Associations or clubs meetings to begin networking with people in the industry.

To me (unless the members have a role) this seems like it meets most or all of the criteria to be considered a security to those members of the original syndication of funds.

Hi there everyoneI am visiting Nashville during labor day weekend and was thinking to meet up with a local investor friendly realtor to get an idea about the market and start process of possible future investment.

I am looking for a DEPENDABLE real estate agent and would like to meet up with some Gen.