All will tell you they do this to build their business.This is what I do when I attend a REI club: Go early.

We have vacationed in this area for the last 9 years, infrastructure is building, and teardowns and renos are rampant. 

The process to build everything out for clients takes longer then anticipated, but once done they're great sites with software to help manage marketing.

Non-investors focused networking groups are also a great way start building your team in the area.

@Amir PortalStarting the BRRRR strategy in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is a smart way to build your real estate portfolio, especially with the area's growth and rental demand.

The only way to know if your idea is worth doing from a wealth building standpoint is to do the math:  What is the cost to acquire?

on my drive around Lake G  I topped into a new development  Large lots nice Modern Farm house designs much like what I build in my developments but definitely next level from what we build and prices were not bad I think under a million.. 

Ironically, these are often the best opportunities to build equity and find great deals.

I'm interested in learning about rental property investment, looking to build a rental portfolio, exploring real estate investing to replace my income.

sounds like he is the problem. if you need help talking to him let me know we build 5-6 multifamily properties at a time and single family.