That sounds cheesy until you talk to people who have lost their purpose.

First month free only attracts people who move every 12 months.

People you talk to will either love or hate S8.

I will not be at the NY Real Estate Investors Expo but I'm sure that's a great one for meeting more people in your region!

I live in a small rural town in MissouriIts an airbnb but I've had people from a solar plantation project in there for the last 5 months renting out at 2250. 

I've been a member of GAREIA for about a year and it's been fantastic - lot of people in that group that are experienced and excited to help the next gen investors.https://gareia.com/Feel free to PM me or reach out to contact info in bio - would be happy to help however I can! 

This is a self directed RRSP or TFSA account that allows you to lend your money out to people with the backing of their mortgage for a high interest rate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages, down payments, refinances, flipping or renovation money.

I understand different people have different risk profiles.

Many people invest in real estate using an SDIRA or even better a Checkbook IRA.

I think others have given you great advice.For most people I say go to some meetup groups for a year.