I then went shopping.

Here's how I approached it:Searching on CL and Zillow got me to this SFH in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore (hipster/very desirable, lots of cute restaurants, shops, Whole Foods, etc.).

Re: meet ups, Mark Swoveland has been hosting a couple per month in the Shops of Legacy/Plano area that are well attended.

Sounds like I just need to do more shopping around and check out commercial loans a little more.

I am continuing to "shop".

Have you thought about hosting a REIA and inviting local brokerages and investors just to talk shop?

People will shop with the mouse or on their mobile device so you MUST have an online presence in the major rental advertisers.  

Second is to Shop for Real Estate Schools .

Schools Crime rates Household incomeEmployment rateTypes of jobs available Types of businesses (pawn shops vs. casual dining for example) Propery codes enforced New construction in area Do you feel safe at night?

Wayne,Thanks for the insight to the other side of the fence, this is why I want to be open and honest with agents that I am a wholesaler, however i have an extensive buyers list of agents who will shop with me and I have every intention to close and fast.