@Jonathan KlemmSTR / Smith Travel Research, The Highland Group, Phocuswright are all market research companies that focus on hospitality and extended stay travel. 

I purchased a whole bunch of real estate books to learn all the basics so I can engage intelligently in real estate related conversations and plan to join a local meetup group today. 

I believe it's Platinum Financing Group.

As well, I would love to hear from any supporting groups, i.e. lenders, lawyers, CPAs, agents, brokers, etc. and any input they might have about this community.Thanks, and again can't wait to see the different ports of entry this ship takes me.

If your are holding anything or want to set a meet up group up, I would definitely be interested.

A group of grad students, nurses (you mentioned close to hospital) or seniors about to graduate will likely have more options to pay monthly and pay more than sophomores itching to get off campus and live independently for the first time.

Join a local real estate investors' meetup group in your area.It's an excellent move on your part. 

HelloI'm from Brazil and I will be giving a lecture about fishing in Brazil at the Brazilian Consulate in Atlanta.Looking for a real estate meet up group during 8 to 12 JULY. 

@Mark Gast you should go to some of the local REA groups.

Interestingly I found a local group of investors that have been active in OKC of late.