Any meetups, social media groups, etc to recommend? 

It will pay you back in dividends over and over again. 3) Use social media as free (or paid) marketing.

Look for local groups or online spots like BiggerPockets, and use social sites like Facebook and LinkedIn.

I invested w Scott in 12/15 - I did my research, at that time there was nothing "out there", I've posted on RipOffReport.com and all over social media, but to no avail. 

As mentioned above: if you paid some sort of “bribe/incentive” to the seller  you’ll need the receipiant’s social security number and they’ll need to declare the income. 

How many social media connections?

It always cracks me up to read about mortgage hacks on social media: do this simple trick..!

@Richard Benjamin WilhiteRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you jump into something before doing this - you're highly likely to get taken advantage of, or at best waste your time & money.Can't help with a coach:(Do recommend investing close to home if you can and then screen the heck out of PMCs with your expectations & goals to hire a good one.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

We started doing free REI seminars this year, postcards are always consistent and SEO a little referral as well but its hit or miss and people forget about you after a week or two unless they follow our socials to stay top of mind.