My experience has been investing in passive (syndicated) deals but would like to meet investors that can perhaps mentor and or help me get started and show me the way.  

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

Looking forward to meeting you!

So if you want to meet for a coffee, a beer or Taco I'm down.

I have one rental property and am working on acquiring a second.Please check out my profile and I look forward to meeting you.Laureen

I am down in the area from time to time working, let me know if you ever want to meet up and chat about real estate!

Hi there, I would be interested in joining your meet up to learn from people in the area.  

You have several opportunities to meet investors during your visit.Sept 19 7pm - Tidewater Real Estate Investors Group (TRIG)P meeting. 

The problem you have is that even if you meet the down payment banks will want your "skin in the game"  meaning they will only do the deal if you are putting in cash.   

If anyone is in the area and would like to meet up send me a message, I live, breath, and love RE!