I would also like to network with people on the site so I can learn from some seasoned investors as well as partner on deals in the future once I have done a few investments myself. 

Hello-Thank you everyone for making this site such a valuable and informative resource.I'm involved with a performing note that is currently paying 12% interest. 

I have also seen contractors take your leftover materials to another job site or switch the high quality materials you wanted used on your property for leftover inferior stuff they already had. 

It's a good place to learn and network w/o getting upsold nonsense!

@Charles Morris I found my last fix n flip by making and “I buy houses” post on the local Facebook social site, the owner was very motivated and saw my post at the right time.

I was referred to this site by a local investor and friend of mine, and the value of what this site has available to us is truly incredible.  

Generally speaking, you visit the "Planning Department" for your area.

A couple hundred dollars a unit scattered all over is not as tempting to me as half the cash flow in one larger multifamily with an on site PM. 

There are 4 Scott Meyers on the site, so I'm not sure which one to tag for you.

Get a home inspection done and ask contractor to come visit.