Hi All, Looking to possibly attend a few conferences this year, as I have never been to one before. 

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

If you're serious about wholesaling, definitely start attending your local REIA's.  

I would really appreciate some help because I've been attending the "Youtube/Google University" for coming up on a year, trying to learn the wholesale business model.

I "attended" an online presentation targeted at French investors that promised 16% gross returns, and presented pictures of some properties plucked from Zillow.

I allow events at my properties so the upfront incidental charge always varies based on the amount of people in attendance. 

One thing I would point out is that 47720, 47725, 47710 and 47711, 47715 in general (especially harmony way, we’ve sold quite a few in that area and it has been HOT forever) your cap rates you’re able to acquire for will be lower in those areas as appreciation typically happens at an accelerated rate in those areas due to the demand to be in attendance in those schools. 47713 is slower and can lack appreciation in a given year depending on the area and 47714 (being the largest zip we have here by parcel count) really depends on the area you’re buying in.

@Chris Rosenberg hi Chris, my apologies for not being able to attend a meet up.  

Hell BP community - I am looking to expand my portfolio and recently joined (but haven’t attended yet) one mastermind group for people with W2 jobs and really looking forward to it. 1 is good but more is better and wanted to get a list of other groups that help people with W2’s navigate the market.

I'm hoping things get back to normal next year and I can start attending the Pittsburgh REIA meetings.