I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more. 

As a General Contractor myself here in east central Texas, I can tell you that connecting with local GCs via Facebook groups can be incredibly helpful.

I purchase the land from a local jeweler who I tracked down at his business and asked he was interested in selling.

Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.

Quote from @Sean Anthony: Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Sean Anthony website is down and Google states business is "Temporarily Closed".Many times these guys just open another company, so his name will be more important than the company name.He's been reported to the FBI, FTC, local law enforcement, and Ohio Division of Real Estate. 

I'm local and looking to see if anyone is nearby and wondering some things like how well BRRRR might work in our market (my feeling is not as well as others).Look forward to getting to know you!

Your team can stay local.  

While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.

Aim for 720+ for best rates, I suggest start building relationships with your local lenders.

Did you guys go to the local PD, DA, FBI, etc?