Driving for dollars and attending local real estate meetups can help you find motivated sellers and build relationships.

I attend a seminar here in Chicago this past week on June 3 for Success Path.

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 attending their classes locally.

You will want to attend those as they will provide additional materials you will need. 

You’ll need to attend REI club meetings, talk to a lot of other people, and much more if it’s gonna work.

Network with reputable private money lenders by attending local real estate meetings or joining online forums.

Can you update your post with your experience or even make recommendations of meetup you have attended so far. 

After attending an awesome BP meetup in Philadelphia (hosted by @Troy S.) some red flags have come up regarding the structure we're looking to use to fund our first flip.My partner, @Phil Sabella, and I have connected with a financier/partner who does JV's.  

Here's my experience: I attended a few Renatus meetings and was extremely skeptical.