It is maybe a couple hundred dollars to join and you can attend numerous classes and meetings.

The idea is to acquire as many properties as possible that meet my criteria. 

I landed on the numbers I did because that makes it cash flow nicely for the buyer in addition to meeting my goals. 

When you can communicate both your strategy and criteria (and are financially credible), you can leverage your network and get meetings with brokers who are willing to shop for you.

Just because you want to hit a specific number doesn't mean the market will meet you there.Great example of how Class C properties may appear like great cash flowing investments on paper - meaning fully rented, paying on time and normal levels of maintenance.

You can find something in Durham and parts of Raleigh, specifically zips 27610, 27603, and parts of 27604 that would meet your criteria, however generally speaking most of the inventory that would fit what you are looking for in Raleigh or Durham would likely be in neighborhoods that I personally wouldn't want to invest in, C- to D type neighborhoods.

Meet ups could be a good source too since you’re in a big market. 

And yes they pay 60% of your Mortgage.Open to share ideas any time we have a free network to meet like-minded investors in Miami.Luis Maqueira 

Hope to see you at more real estate meet ups too!

My best advice is to meet your lenders face-to-face at real estate clubs, conferences, or other professional events.