You will be looking at residential realtors, realtors that focus on commercial, true commercial only brokerages, etc.Local meetups and REIA groups will let you meet a lot of local investors.Of course, driving for dollars and directly marketing to properties you want can work.Call for rent signs, and "mistakenly" ask about the property for sale.

I have been driving the area for the past couple of weeks.

Economic indicators (good or bad) are what ultimately drive all aspects of real estate.

Complex went from looking okay to run down, great looking condo inside but outside was poor visual appeal some tenants wouldn't even go in the condo after a drive by. 

There are some great ones in your area, and if not, start one, or drive every month to one, you can find them or start one here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I believe the best local events for you are the Central CT meet-up in Manchester hosted by Scott Hollister and the Glastonbury meet-up hosted by Stephanie Cabral both great events, hosted by great knowledgeable people who attract a great group you can learn from.Best of luck

This will be consider after hours and drive my bill up.  

The community has "traditional" drive-around trash pick up with the cans that the truck lifts.

Your problem is that in the bank there is 0 chance of them losing any money and with you they could actually lose more than what they put in.If I put 10k in a bank I am certain that 2 years from now I can drive up and pull my 10k back out.If I give 10k to you you could spend my investment either doing a crappy remodel or not even finish the remodel and then walk away. 

I drive by it everyday on my way to work.

Most US drive-to markets should fare just fine.