Attend upcoming networking events near you here https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings, it may help in finding a potential mentor.

I am hosting a happy hour event on April 26 all about the Denver laws, but that's a bit away.

I signed up for a 3-day course from the Rich Dad events for $499 (Heres my review on the course: Rich Dad Event Review) and I didnt sign up for the follow up program that costed $18,000-$60,000 because I figured it was common sense. 

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LA South REIA has a lot of events.

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You could also set up a tenant Facebook page if you think you might grow your portfolio that posts important information about your community, events or emergency information

https://www.facebook.com/events/1665406613716274/This is entitlement. 

That would give you much superior returns over paying a bunch of middle men, you would also then be assured that the rehab was done up to you quality standards, and finally it would hedge your investment to a large degree from any short term pricing volatility caused by a recession or other events outside of your control.