@Zaki Kaddoura as a renowned historian, known far and wide for my mad skills in knowing all the things about "the stuff", I would like to address your questions so that there can be no further confusion on the subject.

Today I closed on my first investment property and I look forward to fixing it up and growing my network.

Look to network more and establish good relationships.

I joined this community to network and associate myself with like minded people.

You have a wide range of talents...Good for you! 

Pretty much the opposite of cap rate....the wide variety of answers and points bring brought up has shown there's not agreement around this idea of buying cash flow vs investing in assets.  

Michelle, local REIAs are a great place to network and find contacts.

I recently started looking at different commercial properties locally and out of state. I'm having a hard time getting comps. Can I get some help on obtaining reliable commercial property comps?

We're hoping to network with a realtor that knows the area and has worked with investors in the past and hopefully get started doing deals in the city.

Looking to learn and network, like minded individuals, yada yada yada.