If you buy where people want to live, you won’t need to offer, “Move in specials.”

Some of the best ways I’ve seen people connect with mentors include:Joining local real estate meetups or REIAs (check Meetup.com or Facebook for Knoxville investor groups)Getting active on BiggerPockets and starting convos like thisOffering value first—maybe helping with analysis, bird-dogging, or even just being consistent and coachableYou’re doing the right things already with podcasts and books, but building real local relationships will really accelerate your progress.

Roger, We have a 55+ RV park that's mostly occupied by "snow birds".

Ironically, by making sure the existing resident is prioritized *and feels prioritized*, we have the ability to ask for the occasional special consideration (like doing a showing while the unit is occupied).

Offer them a bird dog fee for finding the deals.5.

Learn how to find deals – look into wholesaling or bird-dogging real estate leads.

I’m Aisha, an architectural designer specializing in permit ready plans for renovations and new builds.

You need some cash to get started.If you are short on cash, the best way to get started is bird dogging for the dominant wholesaler in your market.

Hey Paige thank you for the opportunity if can help as a bird dog for you how would I reach you?

Specially the ones that needs updates or renovation.