Wishing you @Michael Baum and the rest of my friends here a wonderful Thanksgiving.  

I am wondering if my first steps (past the education part) is to build a network of people who know, like, and trust me through posting content like newsletters, articles, podcasts, doing webinars, going to events (aka build my brand), or, should I first find a deal and then raise capital?

From there I wondered across BP and passively listen to podcasts.Future interests include:1.

Wondering if anybody has invested with American Homeowner Preservation out of Chicago? 

I’m trying to assess which neighborhoods might have the best rental demand and growth potential, but I’m not sure I’m covering all the bases when It comes to pre-foreclosures and foreclosures.I’ve also been wondering how essential it is to work with a real estate agent or wholesaler when identifying opportunistic distressed properties.

2) I haven't yet reached out local banks, but seeing the quotes from brokers makes me wondering if Banks may be better? 

I wonder if your borrower’s lawyer explained that if they move their LLC, they must still register as a foreign entity in the state where the property is located to defend against any actions you might bring.

.: Hello,I have several SFRs that have lots of equity in them and I wondering if anyone used a method of cross-collateralization to pledge the equity as collateral, thus avoiding doing a cash-out refinance or HELOC.

I am currently in San Diego and wondering how I can afford a duplex or single family home which I can value add an Adu.

I was wondering what questions i should be asking to get all the pertinent information.