Most seem to come for socialization.

Check social media and other online Yelp-type of review websites.  

But if investors are not doing either exposing exactly what they are seeking in social accounts....then you receive what you give or reap what you sew. 

Is it mainly just a social hour and everyone chats or do you have speakers/investors come in and try to teach?

They've been over my house for social events and I've been to theirs.  

Unlike passive rental income, the income from an active trade or business is subject to self employment tax (a nasty 15% tax commonly referred to a "social security and medicare" by working folks).

There are massive horror stories on social media floating around about these two.

I see people in my area post on Facebook and other social media sites. 

In fact you when you start you get your business an ein number (employer identification number- tax purposes) and it doesn't have to be tied to your social security number.

As we all know, Social media is a HUGE part of our lives now.