You can check out the forum "Events & Happenings" too, that's where most of that gets posted.

@Lisa Thoele  Its a fine line in the ultra competitive   west coast markets.When I speak at RIAs and other events in LA.. the first thing I ask is a show of hands from the audience who is a RE agent.. virtually every hand is raised.. then I ask Who is a Private lender and again nearly all the audience raises their hands.Its not quite that way here in Oregon.. but its still a very vibrant RE market..

There are local events too, I think @Justin Silverio has one coming up soon, so he'll now jump in and tell you about it, maybe I'll see you there.

The best thing that you can do is attend any local networking events.

Both areas have a strong history and other than some catastrophic event there is nothing in the foreseeable future that would change that.You also seem to be wary of Vegas long term. 

@Ana Nomys   Would not want to be an apartment owner or buy and hold investor in that area right now.You could have a mini GFC event with rents imploding

You can meet some of them by attending local events. 

Get or give a digital copy to/from the other party once the document is returned with it's stamp. 

Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have.  

I've got the experience, and potentially an equity partner, but I need some help navigating the Greeley, Colorado Market, or event he Fort Collins area.