Indexed UL can easily achieve better than 7%. 

In the last few years I started a house flipping company with my family which has been pretty successful but I am excited to join some conversations and expand my network to gain even more knowledge in the industry!

Try to acquire ones you know you could easily support because you understand their goals.

I would suggest using her car sales list as a starter for potential clients for real estate and continue to expand it.

Pay them down over the course of my life, and retire, and use the monthly income to pay my retirement, and sell when needed.I will seek out properties in key areas of the country that allow for families to rent, that are affordable (middle of the market), and can easily sell in 40 years time.

They are doing very well and are expanding nationally.  

Online forums are great, but I'd like to expand our possibilities with face to face networking and learning.

You should easily be able to verify if they buy a lot, on your own.

This is a rule that is easily missed.I hope this all helps and have a great day.  

It is great to hear you are trying to expand your portfolio!