For networking I would suggest going to BP events and seeing what is local.

I plan on attending local real estate events to network and get my feet wet.  

In any event, I feel I'm willing to take the risk...so long as there are no other major reasons not to have the check to the "pending" LLC...

Hi @Aaron Johnson we host a monthly meetup in Lowell, tonight is the event.

You put up the down payment and take care of the mortgage (with help from roommates), they would just share ultimate responsibility in the event of default (so not a commitment to be entered into lightly..).

I know there is a REIA group in Springfield MO and one in Arkansas somewhere.Check the BP calendar of events, check meetup.com and set up some keword alerts here on BP for your investing market.

My best advice would be to go to as many meetups or networking events as possible while you're in the generating money phase. 

There was an event btw your offer and this closing which could be argued as relevant.Going back to the seller broker, that potentially could be taken to the authorities.

We also need to make a plan for setting up a trust for our son and have been unsuccessful finding an attorney or planner to work with our situation.

I’ve found them to be great for making connections and building relationships.There’s a Multifamily Masters group in Indianapolis you may want to check out.https://www.meetup.com/Indianapolis-Apartment-Investing-Meetup/events/mrmlmrybccbbc/