Looking to meet like minded people in the area.

Here are some good places to start:http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet - find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

Do you tell everyone you meet what you do?

But the problem is that the current HOA has no legal representation currently no board, no valid address etc. now another investor came in and bought about 70% of the units and they plan on trying to get the HOA up and running at the annual meeting in February.

Your current lists in excel spread sheets could be imported as (to) tables, then you could use Quarries to funnel only the data that meets the particular criteria you are focused on.

Check out COREE as well (real estate local reia), first meeting is free.

This was my first meeting with someone as an investor and would just like some comments on what I could have done better or what other experienced investors may have done differently.

I am excited to meet other investors and learn more about real estate investing.

I found BP, been devouring the amazing podcasts and resources, went to a local meet up and am beyond inspired and motivated to take action.

Why don't you meet a bunch of wholesalers to supply toy properties .