This happened with my university (USC, near downtown LA) right around the time I was graduating 20 years ago, and I wager the folks who bought those properties made a lot of money on those deals. 

Its a great read for anyone and particularly for folks in their early 20's.

For example some folks say that 1% of assessed value per week and you are always going to be positive.

It'll be easier to line up a hard money lender, if you go that route, if you've already run the numbers appropriately to find a home with potentially high value in the right area.When building your team, especially with contractors, make sure you're hiring licensed and insured folks - we work with many Indianapolis residents and out-of-state investors who had us assist after previous investments were compromised due to the lack of financial security with their boots-on-the-ground team.

Definitely trying to connect with more folks in Southern IN and Northern KY markets.

Following.. and agree with @Adrian N. would be great to understand some basics so folks can start planning / looking at travel arrangements before the masses, if we decide to go.

The only folks that can afford to buy from wholesalers right now are the ones that have their own contractors and buy roofing shingles by the truckload.

Some folks do Series LLCs, which I think makes sense when you don't have different investors in each deal.

I am looking for any advice folks can provide to network in a room that is more of a "who's who" of the local community, rather than a group of real estate junkies.

Better believe it folks, you set up a sign, pull up a folding chair, venture into a cooler, and when you pop the top on your third specialty mix you have your check in the other hand, correct?