It could be friends, family, or people in your social circles.

Are there any sort of social events going on around Orlando?

Networking social media tumblr Twitter,web design etc you can develop or offer these services to investors wholesalers agents in exchange for skills needed in real estate now This would give you a great start and maybe even develop a business that would allow you funds to invest in a few years time with your newly formed contacts

But actually being able to connect on a personal level is pretty rare.Anyone got any advice on upgrading my social circle?

Honestly, the area doesn't have much more crime than the majority of Spokane's lower social economic population.

     I'm a family man that lives in Mission, Texas.  

Look reviews of your management company on social media and online.

Over a month ago a social acquaintance of mine and my wife asked us-out of nowhere-if we would like to flip a house to them.  

Sure, there are some steps need to be followed, however, it's not setup to be mission impossible as everybody thinks.Whether you agree with me on this ordinance or not, it is not my concern.

I'm also gainfully employed outside of real estate and believe I'm past the social security income limit before tacking on this income.