I would love to discuss real estate with like minded people over coffee, dinner or virtually 

Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.

People don't really move around the holidays.  

I am very cautious about stuff like this but if i find anything interesting or worthwhile considering I can let people know.

I'm looking to connect with people who are like minded in the Oneonta area.

I have bought several places from people who did hard money and could not complete the project before they ran out of funds. 

Many people don't buy because they are concerned about this and that.

But then again I’m not too good at people management.  

@Jason Sinclair, having a designer for a wife, I would answer that it really depends heavily on each house, the flow and usability of the spaces as they are, and the overall use of space in the house as a whole.That being said, while there may be a small shift towards more separated spaces, "open concept" is by no means dead, and in many markets, most people seem to still want to have connectivity between their communal spaces.In fact, my wife's current flip is a split level (although technically it is a split-foyer), and she is taking out a structural wall to connect the kitchen, dining and living areas.  

Lots of times you will have people complaining about noise even if you disclose it on the listing.