Attend local events and invest in learning.

My biggest suggestion would be to find some local meetups (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...) and introduce yourself to the host. 

I had to stop envisioning personal family events at the property.

I'm not seeing as many real estate networking events anywhere in Michigan.

I’m pursuing my first investment property and I’m a bit unsettled after recent events with my Realtor and their team. 

I have looked up building companies in the area, joined Facebook groups, posted on Linked In, searching the MLS, and have a networking event coming up. 

What you’re trying to accomplish is possible but circumstantial, what I mean by that is you’ll have to review the lending paperwork to see what events change the course of your traditional loan.

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

@John Vitta @Khaled Morad  I created an event in the BiggerPockets events section for our event next Sat, Feb 26th.  

Attending these events are REALLY important (I can find my first mentor, network, collect business cards, etc), but I'm held back by my situation. - What is the optimal way to fund my first deal?