@John Arendsen I get introduced to some of the bigger players in a smaller growing market.

But not now for very experienced players who have some cash there is funding..

There are regional players everywhere these days find your local REIA or even their web site and go from there.  

Relocation professionals, traveling nurses and I just had a NFL player book it towards the end of his season.

Once you decide that, there are usually a handful of big players in each space.  80/20 rule. 

@Michael Lowe - a lot of good commentary in this thread and something we see all the time with new players in the business. 

Good group of folks and valuable team players.

@Samuel Jolicoeur becoming an agent or wholesaler so that you can become a real estate investor is a bit like becoming an NFL quarterback so that you can become an NBA basketball player.

Once you have all the players on your team, you can start investing knowing that if you were to walk away, you have legal support, property managers, funds, and everything else with a system in place to support your absence.

I suggest you visit any area you are considering investing in and meet with the turnkey or other team players you are considering working with.