Initially face to face has value but for me once the face to face gets started then email, SMS, FB work great for REI orgs in other areas.My best tip is to join local REIAs and hang till figure out who are the experienced investors of which who are generious with help. 

After a few repetitions you get the hang of it and hopefully do better with each project. 

If you're taking classes now for example, I'm sure you have an idea of where you want to hang your license maybe already.

@Alvin Jean be sure to hang your license with someone who is already working with the types of clients you would like to work with and is a real estate investor.

Hang out with a friend.

Some are out of order though, ie Bath 2 goes to Bath 4 and leaves Bath 3 hanging.

If I were you I would carefully and conservatively lay out your business plan and what cash flow is going to look like during your build out while no cash is coming in and then what it looks like each month as it ramps up.Personally I’m a little lost on your actual concept - a pizza/ice cream shop sounds like a family place but then you want gamblers hanging out there all day?

The main hang up with turn around time is appraisals.

Just hang in there. 

I am happy to help you on your search and you can trust that I won't leave you hanging or waiting.