Thanks a lotThe only safe way to find a partner or mentor is to attend local real estate investor groups.Go to NETWORK at the top of your screen and you can search for other investors and investment groups in your area.

I can already see the deals starting to find me rather than me searching for a deal. 

If searching on your own is not sufficient, try making a connection with a new real estate team - there are bound to be real estate teams specializing in investor-focused purchases2.

Real Estate should not be depreciated.Depreciation is one of the most beloved tools in real estate investing, but let’s take a moment to challenge the norm: Should real estate even qualify for depreciation?

Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought”Mans Search for Meaning: - “What matters, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment”The Richest Man in Babylon: - “To attract goodluck to oneself, it is necessary to take advantage of opportunities” - “Men of action are favored by the goodness of good luck”The Millionaire Next Door: - “Looks can be deceiving”

My other project years back was searching for active businesses to buy, at one time laundromats, many located downstairs in mixed use properties. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Quote from @Steven Roil: Hello all, I am new to the site,. and tried using the forums to search for E2 Visa related questions but couldn't find much.

Google search, pops right up. 

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