Networking: This is one of the most powerful tools in real estate.Local Real Estate Investor Associations (REIAs): Search on Meetup.com or Google for local REIAs.

I also work with real estate agents both investor/residential and frequently do paints for like duplex turnover or people moving into a house and want it painted before they move in. 

Check out the Georgia Real Estate Investors association, gareia dot com, for local networking. 

Maybe we should connect with some real estate investor groups?

Would you recommend it for an individual investor?

Many investors want to plan all of this out before they even own a property.

The priority is consistent recommendations from active investors.

Lately, I’ve been thinking less about finding “the perfect deal” and more about building the right skill set to thrive no matter what the market throws at us.Here’s why:Interest rates are still unpredictable.Inventory is rising in some markets, tightening in others.Distressed properties are popping up — but not everywhere.It feels like we’re entering a phase where the investors who succeed aren’t just the ones who find opportunities — it’s those who know how to create them.That might mean:Getting creative with financing structuresUnderstanding local zoning and tax strategies better than everBuilding relationships to uncover off-market leadsKnowing how to manage risk when a property has multiple challengesThe more I talk to experienced investors, the more I hear the same thing: the ones who are thriving right now are less dependent on the “perfect market conditions” and more focused on adapting their playbook.I’m curious — do you think we’re in a time where skills matter more than deals, or are the fundamentals of location and timing still king?

I would first recommend getting connected with local investors and attending local meetups to build your network and educate yourself first.

The lender said the investor (in my loan) has refused to remove my escrow account.