I really would like to understand how to invest in Real Estate and become successful at it so I can be an example of success and also continue this tradition of charity by informing the uninformed.

If they don't have a lease,  can I legally correspond with them before closing and inform them of the rate increase?

They have some great information if you are just getting started.

Lot's of knowledgeable and experienced members out here who are willing to share information a very good site to network.

There's tons of information on here.

Lots of great information here and great people too!

You will find our all that information online. 

I am also interested in attending REI meetings in order to network as I presume it would be a great way to gain valuable information and key networking opportunities with some local buyers and investors as well as other wholesalers in my market.

And I much appreciate the meetup information - I don't think I would've come across it otherwise, and I'm planning to attend.

There is a lot of information you can read all about buying for X and wholesaling it for Y with your profit being the difference.