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.

Candice,You have to figure out a few things like who is on title if you are the only person on title sell the home.

Yes—many investors dramatically reduce their tax liability using strategies like cost segregation paired with bonus depreciation.

So the demand was most likely intimidation tactics. 

the initial equity gain and the local fundamentals will determine if this purchase is likely to produce a good return.Good luck

These zip codes remain competitive (low DOM) and likely to continue to be through summer sales season and potentially a drop in rates.- Digging further into individual unit performance, the best units win. 

Reminder:Ground improvements qualify for bonus depreciation.This includes various landscaping.Roads and external parking areas.Sidewalks and pathways.Fences.Utility systems (including the installation or improvements to water, sewage, drainage, and electrical systems).Outdoor lighting.Rec facilities (like playgrounds, sports courts, and swimming pools).And more.It's a big category for depreciation/bonus depreciation that we love.

Like I have said a bazillion times, this is a cool place!

It does require time to learn, but tools like SMS marketing and PropStream can streamline lead generation.

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