having a hard time networking and finding a local lender i can work with for the long haul,can anyone recommend a lender in the Houston area that's done a 203k in the last year or two?

Also interested in connecting with any like-minded investors around Boston to network/potential partnership/etc.Jay

Raised in Brooklyn - CheckLiving in NYC - CheckGraduate Accounting degree - CheckReal Estate Investor - CheckThere are many real estate networking events in NYC.

You can find members locally and message them and begin networking.

  #1 I am networking...#2 I'm getting the nosey neighbor to call me when they see someone going in the house.#5. 

I'd seek out a real estate investor's group in your area and start networking.

Network with these individuals and ask who they use for a CPA.3) Attend local REIA events.

I’m not affiliated with the Real Estate Guys organization, I just enjoy their events and I have benefited tremendously from the education and network.1.Engage with people emotionally to get them to open up intellectuallyA potential investor might tell you “I’m looking for at least 10% cash on cash return and 18% IRR.”

You are correct about the market varying widely mile to mile around here!   

If not, outside of BiggerPockets, I would suggest that be the first place to start to surround yourself with like-minded individuals in the Real Estate business.Along with BP, DIG has definitely played a big role in my Real Estate investing career through networking and education. 1st meeting is free.