I've been in the lending Industry for 20 years, and I feel many people on BiggerPockets give misleading information a lot of times.

When I see deals that do pencil for an investor, the LTV is 60% or less (I deal with mostly retail and industrial). 

Meanwhile, the adjacent property with a view of an industrial park will consistently get lower rents. 

While building this business, I started making connections with others in the industry.

I am new to the industry and have jumped into the deep end but I am ready to learn, network, and be of a valuable resource.What are some key pointers (that can be shared) that I should focus on when doing cold calls/ emails/ drop ins and letting each broker/lender/agents/business know that I am not here to sell you ANYTHING?

To find private investors, especially individuals for real estate deals, here are a few options:Networking Events: Attend local real estate investment clubs, meetups, and industry conferences.

I could never guarantee that every student would find a deal but we have so many success stories and people have switched from investing in MF, MHP, Storage to office, retail, medical, industrial etc.   

In my market you can do a cosmetic rehab: new kitchen, floors, new bath, recessed lighting, taking down some ways, screwing down floors, new paint, baseboards, trims, casing. 

Any new commercial, industrial projects nearby? 

These features can work well for both rental income and eventual flip opportunities when property values appreciate.For 73128, its proximity to Will Rogers World Airport and industrial hubs can attract tenants working in logistics and related industries.