Now, is a great time to be heading to the real estate networking events, as some people are doing really cool things you could be implementing in your own business.

What meetups or events do you recommend down there? 

If you stay in the hottest zipcodes for new builds then things workout.

@Heather R Bailey Try to find some real estate networking events in your area.

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.I also recommend you read this article on OOS investing.

I dug up all the business cards from networking events and searched the internet and called every HM lender I could find.

It should come with a high quality cost segregation study report as well as audit defense in the event that you were selected for an audit by the IRS. 

I would recommend going to a networking event or two near you as a lot of the members on the forums here are very active at networking events. 

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.Try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

Local REIA events