My experience has been investing in passive (syndicated) deals but would like to meet investors that can perhaps mentor and or help me get started and show me the way.  

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!

Looking forward to meeting you!

So if you want to meet for a coffee, a beer or Taco I'm down.

I have one rental property and am working on acquiring a second.Please check out my profile and I look forward to meeting you.Laureen

Hello, I've been a listener of the bigger pockets podcast for some time now and decided to take a step and join the online community.

Hi there, I would be interested in joining your meet up to learn from people in the area.  

You have several opportunities to meet investors during your visit.Sept 19 7pm - Tidewater Real Estate Investors Group (TRIG)P meeting. 

The problem you have is that even if you meet the down payment banks will want your "skin in the game"  meaning they will only do the deal if you are putting in cash.   

Joined BP a while back to start building a network and help expand my real estate portfolio to larger multifamily and apartment complexes in growing areas of the US.