I have a pretty simple philosophy that has guided me extremely well over the years.If vendors supporting my business are not 100% on my agenda.... then they must be on their's and in very short order they will not be working me.In this example... if an agent presented this suggestion to me I would ended the relationship on the spot.

Your description above is very fast pace.

No agenda or pitches, just straight-up networking.

I have rentals in NE Pensacola but we will likely be living in Pace this time around.  

These markets tend to move a little slower, appreciate at a much, much slower pace and even as interest rates rise, they will offer very good opportunities for the right investor because of low price point.  

Again, there will be no formal agendas and no sales pitches.

I do suggest pacing yourself.

Double and Triple check references and remember that everyone, even dear friends and family, EVERYONE has an agenda...I was promised a LOT of things by a mentor and friend...some painful lessons...Hope that helps, Elaine

The idea is that if you were in a classroom this is what the pace would be.

I can affirm what @Jeremy Pace just said.