Some key tips for networking and growing your portfolio:Attend local real estate investor meetups to connect with experienced investors in your area.

Not only is this community going to help me into fulltime investing and out of my 12-hour shifts at steel mill here in Ky, but it will also fulfill my dreams of helping people in tough situations utilizing creative methods.

I am open to any and all suggestions, tips, or experiences anyone would be willing to share!

If they say no, we ask why, and occasionally, we can sway them if there had been a misunderstanding—for example, a lingering maintenance issue that hasn’t been addressed and they didn’t bother to call about.We don’t have time for a deep dive on lease renewals, but it’s definitely worth picking up a copy of Jeffrey Taylor’s The Landlord’s Survival Guide, which has all sorts of tips on getting tenants to renew.

Seasonal Strategies: Any tips for maximizing occupancy and revenue during off-peak seasons?

Hi Steele,80% is possible but rates tend to hike up quite a bit, sometimes by almost a point.

Looking forward to your insights and tips as I embark on this exciting journey!

Any tips?

I tip my hat to their next-level gimmickry. 

My other tip is this: don't look at real estate (primarily) as a source of cash flow.