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What action steps do you take when you have selected your market?
What action steps do you take when you have identified a market you would like to be in and are starting from scratch network wise. Do you look for deals first? Call property managers? How do you, personally, get assimilated?
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REI groups and other ways of networking with people or teams that are already investing locally, is usually how we start. Understanding local laws, brokers, etc. is key to going beyond your initial research IMO.