I've been to some local events when I used to live there (2020-2023) but I tend to like networking 1 on 1 more than at events. 

If you hover over the forums, click on the events and meetups tab and search for a meetup in your local area.

Only thing I got out of those events were I didn't understand how to get to the next level (no fault of the events, I take responsibility of my on inability to make the connections in the content).  

Maturana, and I am the founder of RAPT Hospitality, a craft catering and event management company serving New York City, Miami, and Amsterdam.As I delve deeper into the real estate world, I’m eager to explore various investment strategies, including house hacking, the BRRRR method, rental properties, creative hospitality ventures, triple net investments, vacation rentals, syndications, and joint ventures.

I even have a friend who received an unfounded complaint from a neighbor (the neighbor was just against STRs, no events/parties that occurred), and now their property is temporarily banned/under review, regardless of them abiding by all rules.

Try going to networking events or FB groups.

The other option would be going to local investor meetups and asking those who attend for good references. 

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

Of course, you won't listen to this common sense because you know more than everyone else here on BP and will have to learn the hard way.So, recommend you find and attend some local investor meetings or commit to watching all the videos and reading all the material here on BP that you can.Good luck:)

@Philip JonesI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.