By focusing on multiplying investor returns, we build lasting relationships based on mutual success.In this industry, it's not just about making money for yourself.

This example is an apartment complex in an industrial area owned by an airport.

Needs a huge remodel (they put the shower in the living room, and you can't open the oven all the way in the kitchen, absolutely ridiculous).I did check the events and meetups category, couldn't find anything nearby. 

You can only play games for so long.Chances are your next door neighbor is an IRS agent and turns you in when your tenants blocks their drive or some other random event disturbing your IRS neighbor.ADU catches fire and your insurance won't cover you, because it was an illegal and unpermitted structure.The city inspector told the last guy not to build or rent it, and is now pissed and wants to make an example of you and just red tags the whole property and no one can occupy for the next 1-2-3 years while you wait for a hearing.Then when you get the hearing, "staff" recommends you tear the whole structure down, and if you still want an ADU, you can apply for a permit and rebuild it.Your tenant quits paying rent and won't move out and you can't evict them, because there is no valid lease and they're just your "roommate".Probably a dozen other bad things can happen to you when you do stuff like this. 

I have seen this time and time again over my 36 years in the 1031 Exchange industry where a Qualified Intermediary puts making money over their clients' best interests.  

If your serious about it you should join facebook groups, go to real estate networking events, connect with people who are doing it and ask them questions.

RentVine is another company starting out in the industry. 

• Are there specific networking events or forums within the BiggerPockets community that you recommend?

But it won’t take that kind of event for someone who needs cash flow to fail.

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