So, I'd like to get ahead of the game and start working up a plan and a strong argument for it which I can use when the time comes. 

On the RE side - I own/developed 2,000 residential units across the United States focusing on opportunistic residential acquisitions and development, including student housing conversions and luxury multifamily development.On the startup side - it is a third-party guarantor platform that expands your renter pool, increases rents and occupancy, and ultimately boosts your NOI while broadening affordable housing options for renters.

Are there any other platforms then meetup for these events?

Considering traveling nurses/workers, as well as seasonal rental for ND home games (also a huge Fighting Irish family).

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It's a game changer.

A good one will also have skin in the game and will even be able to bring new acquisitions to your attention.

When you are new to the game, agents, wholesalers, other investors, and even you can push you around.

It's a banking and bookkeeping platform built specifically for real estate investors.