Using a hard money lender can be great as you get started because they will be a second set of eyes on your deal. 

Besides that you can check out the Boston REIA in Dedham and going the other way the House Flipping School meetup in Plymouth and the South Shore REIA down that way as well.One thing that caught my eye in your post was that you just left a job and you mentioned getting a pre-approval.  

I could always keep an eye out for what's in the maritimes.

The recent expansion of UC Merced further solidifies the city's growth trajectory, making it an anchor point for investors eyeing long-term gains.4.

IPs are riskier since they are not owner occupied (in the bank's eyes) so the big and medium banks don't include this in their line of lending products.

Usually I roll my eyes at accusations of brokering without a license here, but this is the definition doing so. 

If however, like too many in Denver, you are buying something that cash flows at $50-$100 a door a month, and made that purchase with the eyes on appreciation and rent growth . . . well best of luck on that dice roll.

I am in love with the tip Brandon had on 2 bed 2 bath I used to pass those up completely but now ill keep my eyes open for a possible extra room. 

Send me your goals on the type of places you wish to invest in and I will keep my eye open for something for ya.

Also, they have good tax strategies, that for a newbie like my self, is an eye opener.