You can purchase lunch for $15 or just attend to listen and network. 

See if you can attend a few closings so you can see how that process unfolds. 4.

Attend local REI networking groups and meetups and connect with people in the industry. 

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

I recommend speaking with different brokers across the markets you're interested in, and please attend a local REI meetup (or two). 

Will definitely be attending more BP meetups in the future. 

In my case I have several liens that will likely make 3 years at the end of this year, so this will affect all of them for me and everything else over the next couple years.I've flown in to attend some in person sales in CO and for the most part I was ok with the premium bidding as I anticipated getting a decent amount of deeds at the end of the day.

I also highly recommend attending one of Rod Khleif’s apartment seminars.

I’ve been attending a few meetings with Mid America Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI) and I’m looking for other groups as well to grow my network. 

It’s great that you’re combining that with real estate.I'm not in SE Idaho, but I connecting with local investors and attending meetups is the best way to learn more about the market.