Here is what I want:1. skin in the game.

There is a REIA group that meets in Branson and one in Overland Park Kansas - both would be good groups to join - maybe not to attend the monthly meetings, but to attend the weekend workshops they offer from time to time - well worth the cost of the event and a day spent in either city for a full day of networking and learning.In Kansas City  - there is a full day training workshop coming up on the 17th of September and the 22nd of October at MAREI

I know there is a meet and greet in Addison coming up this month for a local rei group. 

It doesn't meet the 70% rule, but it is not too far off. 

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.

I'm excited to meet others who share an interest and passion in real estate.A big thanks to everyone who took the time to read this wall of text, and I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts

Local real estate group meet-ups can help with knowledge and building your network.Consider a real estate oriented career, such as an agent, appraiser, tradesman, etc until you make your millions. 

Yet, I do not see any sign of it "pending" on any public records, and wonder if the listing agent is playing games and/or will not do business with me due to currently being a tenant who is in litigation of suing that company and my landlord.

I know it sounds cool here in Tampa when I meet someone who has a lot of rentals and makes like it is no big deal to keep all those tenants happy and their properties safe.

Private lenders typically want skin in the game, most like to see a history of flips.