A good commercial broker in your area should have a contact list for this sort of thing.If your plan is to put up significant cash in the trade then I think you're smart to seek non-recourse financing.  

Your fear is many of our fears, but if we play the game smart, we will always have an exit strategy to get us out of the mess we got ourselves into. 

Be smart with your money and don't buy anything at these meetings.  

Is it smart to think that prices are going to get lower in the future?

@Ben Leybovich  well thank you for the advise but taking suggestions without sound reasoning isn't exactly a smart decision in any situation.

Tenants are very smart and it is very easy for them to learn the law. 

As I am learning about different markets in NJ, it seems that some townships are not smart places to buy in for buy and hold.

There are many stories of people (smart, young, old, etc.) and companies (large and small) getting caught up in the process and paying more then they intended or should.This is where experience, research and knowing the local market can give you a real advantage.I would consider putting in a low ball starting bid just to reserve my place at the table.

It is rare that I have time lately to listen for a straight hour and usually, getting back to it would require another device and or location on often, another day, thus, finding my way back to exactly where I stopped is difficult.

Question #2) What do other smart / seasoned veterans suggest writing in this provisions area?