Follow up outside the activities to ask for business and see how you can serve them as well in their business.Best wishes and good luck.Bruce this is great advice thank you for sharing. 

However, in my experience the good wholesalers understand comps and construction costs, are transparent, have good referrals, and can actually get you in the property. 

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

The property is paid off so you have options.Based on what you’ve shared, you carrying the note sounds like a viable option.Have you considered seller financing?

I typically don't comment on other's businesses unless I know from personal experience.

I'm looking to connect and network with other investors, contractors etc who have experience in this market. 

@Rene Hosman As a property manager with 20 years experience and a portfolio of 1,000+ single family homes, I can say concessions like reduced rent rarely work well for smaller landlords.

Be upfront about your goals during interviews to find a good fit.Broker's Share of Commissions:Yes, brokers generally take a portion of any commission you earn, even if it's from a property you purchase for yourself.

They cover all appliances, flooring, all those use components that can and will experience wear and tear. 

I do have a form I can share with you.