You should be going on your local real estate clubs and events and networking wherever you go and hanging out with successful people and let them talk and be a good listener. 

I understand the value of networking of course, and meetups, and there are a few that I've found informal (we meet at starbucks every monday afternoon) ... but I'm curious about these membership associations. 

There are a few ways to find (or at least try to find) cash flow positive MF properties: 1.MLS 2.Wholesale 3.market yourself 4.Network with other investors. 

I’m looking to start networking and getting my name out there.

I think your best bet is to find and network with other student rental owners in the same student market. 

Securevest Properties has reached out to me through networking offering off-market properties.

Use the Network tab to find people around you who are also investors. 

Would love to hear from anyone in Kansas City area about any great events or potential groups to involved in to network and learn more!

Would love to network and I am interested to know if we have an Investors Club in my area. 

BiggerPockets has a wealth of information at your disposal, so be a sponge and soak it up.Second, I would consider joining a real estate investment club in your area so you can network with other investors and real estate professionals local to you.