Have some bussiness cards made up, at your local Office Supply store, or on the internet, so you can exchange cards with people you meet.

It only has data for D.C. at the moment, but they told me Arlington county and the rest of NoVa is likely next. disclaimer: I have no affiliation with the website create.io.

In fact, it would be good for all reading to know who told you that incorrect information as to help prevent others from taking bad and incorrect advice from this person or this meeting you referenced.Good wholesalers are typically finding off market deals through a number of resources (direct marketing, driving for dollars, referrals, word of mouth, internet presence, signs, ads, etc) and when dealing direct with a motivated seller, their contracts stipulate that the contract may be assigned.

There is some silly hedge fund /Wall Street money in the area that drives prices up.Sorry for the bulk response, I am on a mobile until my internet installation happens.

Are you affiliated with the university?

Just wanted to post a plug here about Rentsta.com (I'm not affiliated with them in any way) - they're just a simple site helping landlords and renters get matched up.

I'm a believer in the internet bringing free info to everyone, that's why I'm here.  

We used to say an expert was`someone more than 50 miles away from home, now we have to add to that, anyone on the internet. :)  

You, as a realtor, do not exist unless affiliated with a broker.

Some, in this day and age, might argue it should include cable TV and  internet access (grin).