Hey Gairy,I’d love to connect with more people as well!

Hire the very best people you can to advise you based on your exact situation and circumstances and then let them help you implement a solid tax strategy that makes sense for you.Regardless of your position and role, this is without a doubt one of the highest leverage activities that you can do.Remember, it's not just about what you make, it's about what you keep in the end that matters most.

All the people that I have tracked that survive all markets are the ones you do not lever more than 70% LTV on any asset they have.

When networking, the question isn't who are the people you are networking with, it's who do they know.The challenge is networking where there are investors or those that are highly likely to know investors.For a BNI chapter those would be people in the real estate industry: agents, lenders, title companies, real estate attorneys, insurance agents, etc.You may have more success though, attending all the real estate sponsored meetings you can.

Our MLS has always had the option to list privately but I've only seen million dollar properties utilize that as they do not want a bunch of unqualified and unserious people touring the property. 

But good luck and I wish you the best in your real estate adventures!

We work hard to keep things positive and real estate-focused (no politics or religion).

Many people are aware of a 1031 exchange, however if they are looking to exit their active real estate portfolio, it’s not always the solution they are looking for.

I am a commercial and residential lender and get people quite often on the commercial side that don't know how to write a good executive summary.

Lately though, my focus has shifted back home—Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where I grew up and where my heart is.A bit more about me:- I work in big tech and am planning my exit in the next few years to focus more on real estate and startups.- Outside of work and real estate, I love spending time with family and friends, volunteering on farms (I'm a sucker for baby animals and weirdly into manual labor), and being intentional about how I spend my time and energy.- I'm building a life that’s rich in freedom, peace of mind, and community—who wouldn’t want that?