These lenders don't interact with the borrower directly, so wholesale lenders offer lower-overhead, competitive, and usually specialized loan products.

You are learning:• How experienced investors think• What questions lenders ask• How operators structure deals• What mistakes people openly admit toThat pattern recognition transfers to any market.You do not need value to “offer” yetAs a beginner, your value is curiosity and follow through.Most new people show up once and disappear.If you show up consistently, ask intelligent questions, and follow up one on one, that alone separates you.If you move often, think role-based networkingInstead of market based networking, connect by role:• Investor operators• Property managers• Lenders• Agents who work with investors• Out of state investorsThese relationships can exist anywhere.Online networking works if done intentionallyRandom Facebook scrolling is not networking.Targeted interaction is.You can:• Join investor focused groups in 2 or 3 markets you are considering• Reach out to active landlords on BiggerPockets• DM operators and ask specific, thoughtful questions• Set short 15 minute calls with people 1 to 3 steps ahead of youMost investors are surprisingly open if you are respectful of their time.Pick a short list of marketsYour bigger issue is not networking.

I have personally interacted with this company via text messages after hitting the “contact seller” button.

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Consistency, written communication, and clear processes create authority naturally.This first interaction is about professionalism and structure — not control.

Mentorship typically requires personal interaction and is based done face to face

I invite you to search he web for two recent studies comparing the cost of renting to home ownership.  

Successful operators maximize offseason programming (events, summer activities) to stabilize cash flow.Waterpark ResortsWhat defines them:Waterpark resorts include indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities of at least 10,000 square feet, featuring slides, pools, and interactive attractions designed to drive demand.Investor considerations:• Family-oriented demand with strong repeat visitation• Indoor parks can reduce seasonality• Water attractions significantly boost length of stay and ancillary spendKey risks:• Substantial upfront construction and mechanical costs• Ongoing safety, staffing, and maintenance requirements• Higher insurance and operational oversightInvestor takeaway:Waterpark resorts function as entertainment-anchored hospitality assets.

And while open layouts encourage social interaction, they also amplify noise, light, and activity spillover.Here’s where open plans can backfire:Early risers wake the entire houseLate-night conversations carry into sleeping areasKitchen cleanup noise disrupts guests relaxing in the living areaNo separation between kids’ activity and adult downtimePrivacy becomes a real issue — especially in 3+ bedroom properties.That said, open floor plans can absolutely work when designed intentionally.High-performing STRs often balance openness with subtle zoning:Defined dining area separate from main loungeBedrooms positioned away from the primary gathering spacePartial dividers, ceiling changes, or layout shifts that create “psychological separation” without wallsAnother factor investors overlook is lighting control.

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