I would suggest finding your local REA and attending a meeting.

Also do you have any local REIA you attend here in florida??

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I have bought one property at foreclosure and attended many, many more.

If you want a place you can network with other investors without being sold something, that is the place I highly recommend and sometimes attend and you won't have to bring anything to the table.

I have heard about various schemes but never seen anyone really do it.I think if someone is issued a 2% ownership to play this game the knife could cut both ways, this means this renter owner can attend HOA meetings and cast a vote to paint the building pink and even run to be the treasurer of the HOA and assume partial control of HOA funds?

I've been attending the NICIA meetings the last couple of months.

Jim if I were you, I would attend REI groups and Landlord Associations, places where you will find investors.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Find local REI clubs and attend meetings and connect with the people there!