As long as you did not engage with the listing while it was active on the market there is no issue with procuring cause.The issue with expireds is that they are usually overpriced (at least relative to condition) and sellers are often stubborn and would not listen to their agent about lowering the price.

Normally you get one free meeting then if your comfortable with that person engage them.

So, 10 years ago when major players came in building then unheard of luxury student housing, they got together to discuss how they thought it would play out.  

I also plan to network by engaging with coworkers (still work a w2 while I start this) more on real estate, and join some local groups to be engaged more with the community.As for nurturing, with being new, it will be easy to focus on each one at first.

I've engaged local police multiple times to help since the person has some of their things on the property, but we have not had luck getting them to permanently leave.

You need someone that clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

The company/platform was a “player” in the residential investment arena, but had only done one transaction with commercial property, and that was a smallish (12 unit) apartment building.We worked out a fee arrangement, I identified a commercial property (office building), tied it up with the standard contract, and led them through the transaction.  

What determines success is NOT the area code, it's the individuals ability to engage in the successful strategy, at THIS market of the moment, for that specific market, and that specific strategy. 

bIn addition to all other applicable requirements, the following provisions apply to brokers that did not hold a current and valid broker's license on December 31, 1996:INo such broker shall engage in an independent brokerage practice without first having served actively as a real estate broker for at least two years.

Recommend you start contacting all the big players in TC and make a list and stay on top of it.