Private money won’t take it because if I can’t refi it out they won’t get their $ back and I can’t ask my investors to do the same for the same concern.

Meetups are typically organized by other investors and have invited guests to speak to their group.

My advice is dont put so much down and instead buy a Primary and an investment rental all in one step.May sound crazy moving into a new state and also buying a rental but your already way a head of most investors. 

There are successful real estate investors in your local market too. 

Quote from @Cathy Fitzwilliam: I am a new investor. 

If you're expecting property owners to sell their home to you at a discount, you'll need to earn their trust - whether that be by demonstrating a successful track record with purchasing/selling similar deals OR by meeting them face to face and separating yourself from the dozens of local investors and realtors.Lastly, I'd recommend searching past posts related to this topic as well as checking out books related to your target investment strategies.All the best!

Have been super interested in the Westchester market, been looking into New Rochelle,Ossining,and Yonkers  would love to be around more like minded investors looking In the same areas!

Metro Detroit has what 99% of Real Estate Investors want.

I  took over a mature company that had an investor base that I think average age had to be 65 to 70..

Our Private investors will fund the remaining 10% of the purchase price, the first portion of the rehab (to be drawn later from the HML), and the holding costs.