If you want a quick reality check on anything 'big ticket" event you are looking to attend or invest in real estate, try this simple exercise.  

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

I'll look into attending my local council/mayor meetings.

Just keep in mind that contractors may hesitate to attend multiple pre-inspections, especially if they lead to no work.

Attend local real estate investor (REI) meetings and get to know people.

You're likely better off attending your local REI meet-up to see if you can find an investor who has house-hacked or is currently house-hacking their primary home.

The committees have never said they'll require a specific form of evidence to show that you've rented the place for at least a couple of nights.

Quote from @Akshay Bhaskaran: Me and my wife are Residential Real Estate Investors for the past couple years.

We have done out of state investing and we hold 3 SFH and one Town home in Atlanta, GA and looking to expand our portfolio.We attend a monthly meetup every 2nd thursday in the month.