Meetup.com and BiggerPockets are two websites and platforms that frequently list local events where you may meet other investors.Attend Workshops or Seminars on Real Estate Investing: Keep an eye out for conferences, seminars, or workshops on real estate investing in the markets you are targeting.

I can give you a list of earnest money lenders.

We obtained a list of owners from CoStar in the desired locations and began making calls.

It looks like the Delavan sub-market has quite a few active listings for its size.

Also, pulled this article from one of @Stuart Udis BP profile page listed projects.

I will also mention that their initial terms are a 5 year ballon with the first 2 years being I/O. 

A really cool report by Apartment List showed VB has one of the fastest growing rent changes in the country at 3.9%. 

I can write you just one umbrella policy with the out of state addresses listed and covered. 

We finance initially with Hard Money.

Believe it or not, there is only one listed in LA: Access Construction and Remodeling (800-267-1756).There is also one in Ontario, CA: www.premium-cs.com.You do not have to go with an FHA 203k Certified Contractor, but it is a good place to start.