They really do not know how to decipher what is a question posed to get business, then they end up with an inbox full of DMs.A lot of us have started using the "nice" call-out method, which involves responding something like, "I see you are an agent in Dayton asking a question about housing in Dayton. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Any recommendations on local networks or specific methods that have worked for you?

Hello, I'm from Toronto and just started my journey to passive RE investment in the US.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I am joining to help/support others with their journey and also help me ACCELERATE my REI investing through peer support, coaching, and preferable has a model to follow based on one's goals.

Hey Bigger Pockets community, I'm just starting out in Step 1 (get educated) on what I want to become a successful career in real estate investment.I also currently run an e-commerce business that is currently completely online, but would benefit from having a brick & mortar storefront, and I had an idea that maybe using the investment capital I'm looking to allocate into real estate into a commercial property my business can operate out of until I decide to sell the property in or rent it out to another business.I am obviously very naive when it comes to the complexity of any good real estate deal (especially commercial VS residential), but I'm hoping to spend as much time learning from everyone here who is on their journey as well.My main concern with the idea of buying commercial to operate my business out of it that I might struggle to rent it out afterwards and that there may likely be depreciation in the commercial real estate market over the next 5 years.I understand there is a lot of nuance depending on the local market but I'm guessing commercial is even less of a "safe" bet than finding a solid residential deal to leverage in some way.

It is an awesome platform and has been so fruitful in my journey in real estate and investing.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

My professional journey includes stints at Equity Residential, Cushman & Wakefield, and now EquityMultiple, where I help investors navigate the world of real estate syndications.TL;DR: Currently located in NYC, Landlady, licensed real estate agent (MA & NY), property manager, EquityMultiple maven, article-writing enthusiast, and devoted real estate lover.