Build relationships with local architects and expeditors - they're usually the first to know about upcoming zoning changes and can provide valuable insights.

This is complicated and needs to be consulted with a tax advisor.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I do, especially if it is one I use often, it is always good to have that relationship. 

If you're ready financially, house hacking now can build equity faster, but renting for a year could give you more planning time if needed and there could be tax savings.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Over the years, I have 1) invested heavily in education (underwriting, financing, market analysis, asset management, identifying macro/micro trends per market, etc), and 2) developed strong relationships with a network of accredited investors who are interested in diversifying and jumping into the multifamily space.

Learn together when you can or leave some links when you find something good so that it is a shared activity.There are so many posts about the metrics of a deal, or the qualities of the asset, but those won't matter if you put your relationship in the middle of your investing trajectory.

Banks certainly care about depository relationships and more specifically the size of those depository relationships.

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I’ve helped a lot of new investors like yourself navigate this decision, so let me share a bit of what I’ve seen.A local bank can be great if you value face-to-face relationships.