The trailer like that I used had steel pockets along the side rails for 2x4s, so you could build yourself a "fence" for the outside edges of the trailer if you needed something more than a flat bed.If there is a Ford, Chevy, or Toyota dealer in your area that has a big commercial truck department, you might prowl around their lot on Sunday, or on their web site. 

With a quick search on the county web site, I found out that the house has an absentee owner who is in Kansas.

There are also a variety of hotel conference rooms that can typically be affordable, some not so much, depending on space and amenity needs.This link may be able to help: http://www.drewslair.com/2014/10/questions-to-ask-...I also think it may be well worth it to also hold a separate, web conference meet up, each month for those who are not able to make it to the meetings.If there is anything that I can do to help contribute to making this happen, please let me know.

Does anyone have any books or web sources they recommend for a somewhat newbie?

I'm not sure how to vet these reviews and testimonials on the web. 

I don't think there's any particular web site where Caribbean investors hang out.There a couple of things that concern me with investing in any of these locations. 

Hey Account Closed has an amazing syndication deal analyzer and web tutorials that allow you to quickly analyze deals.It easily presents the numbers with summary tabs and scenario tabs so you can quickly show your potential investors the numbers.

I've been doing a little web research on PM's in the area but haven't contacted any yet...recommendations always welcome!

I have been scouring the web for reviews, recommendations, and tips for couches for STR's but I seem to be struggling.

I didn't even switch between programs...there were no other indicators on this end of a lost connection, several browser tabs appear to be acting normal.