How did you find your first partner?

[Jonathan Bell]

I feel a little stuck almost... I want to break into the multifamily investing space and I know with no experience I'll "need" a partner with a track record to be taken serious by brokers, lender property managers etc. It's almost as if anyone who is looking to partner is also looking for another partner with experience themselves. I know I can be an asset to someone whether or not that is underwriting, technology/software or just creating relationships with potential investors as I love meeting new people. With all of this being said, those who had success in finding a partner when you were new to this. What did you do to get that done?

God bless, and happy new year everyone!

[Ben Leybovich]

The challenge is that you may not be ready for a partner. It's a misconception that you can "find" a partner. You never find a partner - you attract a partner. It's a very marginal shift in thinking, but it's huge.

That said, what is it about you that will attract a partner? What is it that makes you the ying to someone yang?

Mine may be an unpopular opinion, as it so often is, but I think you need to focus on doing as much as possible to complete yourself, presuming you don't and won't have a partner. You learn as much as you can. You do as much as you can. Good luck!