I have the ability to find properties that all in costs including rehab and purchase would only be 70 to 80% or ARV on properties. due to this I have been trying to find lenders that allow for less down and rehab coverage since the properties are so discounted.

I have not been able to find any in person networking events in my area doing a basic internet search.

First off, find out what you want, and go about finding a market to fill that need, then go about finding an agent in that market.

Just search the Bookstore here on BP and you'll find many.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

On a recent episode of the podcast, I remember hearing one of the hosts discussing this town as a good place to invest but have not been able to find the show notes.

Quote from @Alexander Roussakov: Hi BiggerPockets team,I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.Investment GoalsLong-term rentals in good B/B+ locationsLow-maintenance propertiesKansas City, MO/KS, or its suburbsI am familiar with what https://lendai.us is offering, but I am trying to find other alternatives.Thank you!

The biggest challenge seems to be finding lenders that offer these loan products which is where I’m looking for help from the community with recommended lenders that serve Texas.The Fannie Mae (or Freddie Mac) options are preferred over FHA purely because of the (perhaps perceived) limit on renovation funds that the FHA option provides.

I can't find anything about people successfully using AI yet.  

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.