Connecting with local investors is key for growth and finding great deals.

The key question is, "At what price?"

Like @Jonathan Greene said, networking locally is a key. 

I agree with Michael—staying competitive is key!

The key is the fed knows they need to help mortgage rates right now so if they lower the fed rate AND stop selling the treas bonds in their porfolio, that will help create more demand for bond sales to keep prices up and get rates down a bit.I can see mortgage rates hitting 5 to 5.25 by spring of next year. 

Patience and attention to detail were key to overcoming these h

However, careful planning around Bonus depreciation recapture and capital gains in future years is key, as these can create a significant tax event upon sale.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Joining real estate investment groups and attending meetups can also help you find potential partners with local expertise and help you get comfortable with cap rate analysis and other key metrics!

The key is actually purchasing the goods or property in question, and not merely acting as a broker or agent.  

Of course there are plenty of turn key providers that suggest folks buy in the roughest areas no crime in that but 15 to 20% caps which is what he spouts constantly with no acknowledgement that he is really selling these properties ..