I know a realtor elsewhere in TX who told me he has been contacted by realtors from San Antonio who are looking to buy rental properties (for themselves, not clients) outside of SA. 

You say you've been pretty stagnant: connecting with other investors can help you keep moving forward and can even be the contacts that will bring you the next deal!

I will keep this contact  "Handy" and reach out to Rome to see if he will be a good fit for me.

Crestcore is a great company to contact in Memphis. 

Getting contacts for those who have the deals.

Tell him to have his lawyer contact your lawyer.

As a fellow newbie I suggest doing three things to help you move forward:1- listen to the podcasts- they help you learn information you wouldn't even think of searching for2- attend Real estate meetings: you never know which contact will help you get your first deal.3- stay active in the forums asking and responding so you can learn and be more visible to others.Good luck and don't give up! 

Does anyone know if its legal to do this in the State of Oregon, i have tried to contact real estate agents and have been told that they would call back and still havent received that call.

Is it a fair question to ask them for contact information or reviews from previous real estate investors they've helped?

I reached out to my RE attorney who suggested I contact a law firm that deals specifically with partnership agreements.