They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

Try networking locally with real estate groups, investor groups, rental owner associations, a local REI, etc. 

Hre are the key things to knowWhat you are bidding on - often oddball properties that are hard to identify and have little value are auctioned offThe true as is value of the property, The tax assessment can be way higher or way lower than the true as is valueThe local laws and how they affet your total costs and returns

Quote from @Account Closed: For someone rebuilding their real estate business and looking to transition into larger multifamily deals, what’s the most effective way to position yourself as a valuable partner in syndications—especially when capital is limited but market knowledge, deal-finding ability, and local expertise are strengths?

To maximize returns, ensure compliance with local regulations, prioritize owning the land, and offer student-friendly amenities.

I'm local to Stamford and always willing to talk about the market or anything relating to real estate in general, feel free to reach out.

Local.

If you have a local real estate agent you work with, having them do some market analysis for you would be a good place to start.

In addition to those I would also suggest making a commitment to going to local meet ups and networking events in your area.

Hi Kemi,I’d recommend connecting with investor-friendly agents and wholesalers, as well as joining local Facebook groups for off-market deals.