For instance, most Real Estate brokerage's are going to require that you to join a board of Realtors.  

As a NJ/NY Broker, I act as a resource helping others find good deals and now looking to be resourceful in investing in my own projects which is the reason why I joined Bigger Pockets.My plan is to invest in Multifamily and Single Family with a strategy of buy and hold as well as buy and flip.  

There are other sites like REI Blackbook that you can also join and post on their forums.

Nice to see another local from Seattle join the community.

In Texas, you will have to find a broker to sponsor you and join the Board of Realtors your Broker is affiliated with. 

We're glad you've joined us!

Join LinkedIn (free and no need to upgrade)Join some LinkedIn groupsthat relate to your business: Real estate Investors, Private Money, Bank Direct, etc.Ask each group for daily or weekly emails of their latest posts.When emails come in look at the posts, but more importantly look at those who responded to the posts.

Glad to finally take the step of joining the forums.

Should I  ask if you could join us?

Thanks for the message and for joining the site, @Adam Schellhammer !