Although my wife and I are excited, I know that we could be doing more to grow our money (I also know that many people don't tie in equity to NW, and these numbers are skewed if we keep our home forever).

Look into areas where lots of people want to rent, with good schools and low crime.

However that is a long time to just wait, maybe get your RE license and help people buy and sell homes and mabye you'll realize its more fun than being a property manager. 

Lots of people say they have cash.

I try to speak with at least three people that have used them before I add them to my list of businesses I use (researched and passed my criteria).

I'm thinking some kind of meet up for people investing in Louisville Westend.With all the developments in the neighborhood and city pouring money in there, thoughts on future of investing there.Which neighborhoods in Westend are you investing in, whats your exit strategy and are you self managing or PM.Happy to hear people's point of view.

My PM charges potential tenants a two-month security deposit—could this be why we are pushing people away?

What other networks of people I should be asking these questions in or resources that you've found especially helpful?

I'm looking to meet like-minded investors and make new partners with people serious about investing in the New York City area.

Hi @Tashanique JonesOne thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.