Even if I can structure it to break even for the first year or two, I'd be thrilled.  

I guess the question I'm asking is if having ONLY BP Pro is enough to network with people or if i should go out and sign up for one of these paid city memberships..OR if there are some meet-ups/clubs I don't even know about.Again, thank you all for the feedback, and I will definitely try to give back by sharing my experiences/adventures with yall =) Like I said, I'm still a super newbie with about 2 weeks worth of knowledge so it might take some time, but I am thrilled to get there!

I was thrilled!

Needless to say, I was thrilled!

They obviously weren't too thrilled but then gave me the information that they need to make $80k on the home.

Maybe your buyers will be thrilled to have a newly constructed building but the banks and other lenders which will be the mortgage holders will not care and not lend anymore money on your new construction as they will for much older homes.

If my taxes go up 15-20% I am thrilled because the market value of the buildings has gone up 50-100%.

My husband and I are thrilled and a bit nervous about closing next week on our first property--- 3 four plex's a mile from our home.

I am thrilled to be part of BiggerPorckets.

I'll chime in with my personal experience with this in Nashville.About 20 months ago my wife and I did a "pop-top" on our personal residence and are thrilled with the result.