I'm not trying to bring you down but after working sales for many of years I can tell you this mindset will keep you down.

Feel free to share any insights or drop me a message.

If you feel like it's a knowledge issue, then read REI books.

My biggest takeaway from the experience is that we tied up a lot of capital for very little cash flow -- essentially, I don't feel that I put myself in a position to scale.

With so many free or low-cost options available — from Facebook groups to podcasts, Zoom meetups, and national conferences with better content — local REIAs can feel outdated unless they’ve kept up.I think they still can be valuable if they bring together serious, local investors and provide actionable education — but if it’s just pitch-fests or surface-level material, I’d rather spend my time elsewhere.

They do bring a level of expertise that is helpful as they work with larger clients.

Quote from @Seth McGathey: As an agent myself, I feel like you aren't offering them anything of value.

I remember that feeling, but let me tell you a few things I did not understand.The name of the game is actually equity and as a derivative of equity, you are generating cash flow.

If you ever want to talk shop or run through ideas specific to this market, feel free to reach out.Best of luck on your journey — both in real estate and on the field.

Otherwise you're likely going to have to bring more equity into the deal and likely at a higher interest rate.