But if you're in doing deals in Napa, I'd be hard pressed to say that there's any OZ's around you.

Posting on BP and sharing real estate information with your sphere of influence (and social media) is a great way to get started.

Besides working my "sphere of influence" in search of those who are considering selling or purchasing a property in the near future, does anyone have any tips or suggestions for successful strategies you used to find clients when first starting out??

I’ll keep eating up info and building my sphere for a couple months and by then I’m sure I can get her on board and prove this is the right time to act.Looking forward to reading through these post responses and getting to know you all better. 

Investing over seas is interesting, and many people find success doing so, however due to the prevalence of scammers in the international investing sphere, someone looking to attract international investors would be wise to be extra careful in their approach. 

Dear all,I am looking for a referral for a lawyer and CPA specialized in OZ investments in the Portland metro area. 

He is an attorney, but also prepares tax returns and helps with compliance for OZ funds. 

Start with the people in your immediate sphere of influence that could potentially fit the bill. 

Many, like Lance, with OZ experience. 

I am a new agent just a few months into the game and based on everything I've learned at this point your network, sphere of Influence (SOI) will be your best form of lead generation starting off.