This is the case (most likely) because each of the 7 cities are unique in their own way. 

Lenders are having to get creative these days and there are some unique loan products out there right now that I've never seen before that are keeping people in the buy box. 

I'm Carol, I'm researching the student housing market, who has experience in this niche?

Many of these meetings are full of newbies, so the same advice above applies...try to figure out who is doing the most business at these meetings and connect with them.There's endless ways to make a profit in the real estate industry, it's really all about figuring out what niche you like and want to work in.

The issue is whether or not bitcoin is uniquely suited to certain types of fraud and illegal activity.

Welcome to the world of Mom & Pops, a great niche but challenging.

As some of the others have already mentioned, Florida certainly has some unique obstacles to be aware of.

Niche lender and investor friendly products can literally make a deal and a creative and experienced broker gets is closed. 

- Jean Hi Jean, welcome to bigger pockets and the dmv real estate market, I strongly believe it can be one of the best markets in the country if you know where to invest, it definitely has its unique challenges being a low cash flow market but the appreciation here is very strong and prices in D.C. specifically have fallen so much recently you can pick things up at a 2019 or even in some cases 2018 prices (I just put an offer on something listed at arguably an 2017 price point.)

Lastly, I am in a unique situation where I spend 2 weeks in the area then am away for two weeks.