Hello BP,After doing some networking with some agents in the Virginia area, I was able to work a deal to get access to the MRIS.

Of course that means tons of offers that wont be accepted, and will require more patience than a "regular" realtor.To add value to your offerings i might suggest knowing your market as well as possible,Understand what it really costs to rehab stuff, and what arv's should be along with what stuff will rent for.Once you are comfortable with identifying a decent "deal" you will stand far above the rest and add tremendous value to your network of investors by saving them tons of time in finding worthy prospects.On the deal breaker question, please don't b.s. me!

I’m excited to get more involved with this community and network with you all while taking the plunge on this journey to financial freedom.

At the moment I don't have the courage to be physically social, along with worrying about being able to finance deals, and networking (though it's mostly because of the first thing I mentioned).

An experienced agent who has vacation rentals of his own has a network of contacts you can use.

I want to begin wholesaling in this area and I'm here to network with people who know the area well and want to form a solid relationship. 

I am looking to start my wholesale business and want to network with cash buyers and other investors in the Auburn/Opelika area.

Networking on her will help too, driving around your preferred area is a time-tested way to scout out possibilities, and then you can use tax records, foreclosure filings, sheriff sale lists to dig up info on some of them.

Using those hours to better understand the market, talk to sellers, network with your team....all likely to produce higher returns.So in the end, which would you prefer?

The best way to network and connect with the professionals you just mentioned, is attending local RE meetings!