I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more. 

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

I'm local and looking to see if anyone is nearby and wondering some things like how well BRRRR might work in our market (my feeling is not as well as others).Look forward to getting to know you!

While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.

I purchase the land from a local jeweler who I tracked down at his business and asked he was interested in selling.

@Kayla Elliott  Hi Kayla - this was a commercial mortgage loan with a local bank, that held it "in house" after it was issued. 

Aim for 720+ for best rates, I suggest start building relationships with your local lenders.

Go to your local credit union. 

I'm sure you have a great read on your local market but I'd recommend refraining from pretending to be an expert on a market you clearly know little about.Good luck!

Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.