I'm not getting good comparative search results so maybe someone with more Google-fu could provide some better search queries.

As I read searching through Tucson Contractors on BP (looking for a good GC, handyman,  painter and Mason currently) I came across this post and figured I should close the loop. 

There may be some investors in your area here on BP so use the search feature at the top to look for those members and reach out to them.

With survey, lawyers' fees, title search you are over 3k and that is without finance points.

Have you tried doing a search in the specific zip codes on BP for BP pro agents?

Teaches us to be more selective with non essential purchases. 

One investor that I know keeps his search for properties from the front range (Golden area), to the western half of Denver.

My current real estate goals include connecting with local investors, providing value to others in any way I can, while continuing to learn my local market and more about real estate investing in general.If I’m not currently out physically looking at real estate Monday – Wednesday in or around Columbus; then I’m searching for it online, or reading about it.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

There hundreds of Houston/Galveston area real estate meetups just join Meetup and search.