There's a lot of "stuff" to be done in order to build a great team. 

I've been talking to GC's on new builds the pricing almost seems like they throw a number out in case I'm desperate to lose money or really don't want to do the project.

It is ideal to build up an asset as the book says but the house prince is insane in San Jose!

Generally, for the optimal refinance, these are top of mind for BRRRR strategy investors:Return of capital: The key “secret sauce” of the BRRRR method is to build portfolios using the same capital over and over—which relies on getting your basis (or more) back on the refinance, where basis refers to the money you invested in the property (down payment and cash used for renovations).Speed: Refinance lenders use the term “seasoning” to refer to the amount of time (typically in months) between the purchase of the property and the refinance.

Also, David Greene's book Every Real Estate Agent's Guide to Building a Profitable Business is a great tool for someone starting out

Would love to acquire a few multi-family buildings for this purpose.

Purchase price: $229,000 Cash invested: $45,800 New build in the growing area of Princeton, TX What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I’ve heard of this being done in places like the Deep South but you have to build a reliable team because obviously you need a contractor, plumber, electrician, property manager and a realtor.

Looking to build my network and make some connections with other investors. 

Building the right team and assembly line can streamline the process, providing  guidance and support as you navigate a new market and grow your investment portfolio.