The purchase price of duplexes and quadplexes seem good on the surface but once I enter them in the calculator it’s non favorable.

There are likely to be a TON in your area (check meetup.com for one resource), and I'm sure the individuals who attend are just as friendly and willing to chat as the events I have attended. 

Middle to Upper Class individuals are moving into areas in Brooklyn that a few short years ago were absolutely undesirable for the reason you mentioned.I would be lying to you if the idea of relocating altogether hasn't crossed my mind....multiple timed.

My name is Anthony and i am here looking to find like minded individuals that are in the Vernon, CT area.

I suspect this is more for passive cap gain type stuff.. not ordinary income for those in the industry.. and or might work for the private individual who does this totally passive IE a broker brings them a note..

Is your plan to buy individual units, or entire mobile home parks?

I'm not sure where to find  trustworthy lender, whether I should own and finance properties as an LLC vs individual with umbrella insurance, etc. 

It feels absolutely empowering to know that there are sooooo many like-minded individuals looking to secure their financial future in the art of real estate investing. 

Is anyone interested in meeting up as I am always trying to expand my RE Network to surround myself with like minded individuals physically closer to where I live

Despite entering into a contract to buy properties, he made up a series of ridiculous excuses, changed his financing source at the last minute without disclosure, refused to communicate at all simply ghosting the transaction.