I'm actively searching for auctions and have been looking for more ways to find these sales before they hit Zillow or Realtor.

I totally agree with you, that no matter how much we do things online these days, nothing can replace face to face meetings and other social activities.

There are a few active on Biggerpockets and likely a few where you are located.

@Russell Brazil @Joel Owens are you guys actively looking at deals?

@Jared M Pilarski I really encourage you to go to the meetup: if you make a goal of introducing yourself to ten people there, you have a good chance of making a connection with someone who can help you along.One other tip, and this is something I have been working on as well, is GET ACTIVE in the forums!

I would like to get opinions from other BP types on side income & networking opportunity that I've stumbled into.I'm an active REI investor in Southern CA with a day job in the electrical industry; I've been actively employed for over 25 yrs, and I plan to replace my W2 income with rental income over the next five years.

What makes the deal a little more complex is that 2 properties are SFH, 1 property is a commercial building, 1 property is a MFH, last one is a vacant lot. 4 properties are in a row and the last one is on the other side of the street (L) shape.

I was actively shopping for a 'fixer upper' multi family in one of our local emerging neighborhoods, when out of nowhere, a Dave Ramsey fanatic walks into my life.

Newburgh has and active investors group.

What makes the deal a little more complex is that 2 properties are SFH, 1 property is a commercial building, 1 property is a MFH, last one is a vacant lot. 4 properties are in a row and the last one is on the other side of the street (L) shape.