At best you get people promoting what they do or there local.

Too much clowning around, giggling/laughing, self-promotion, and as @Brian Gibbons said listening for an hour to find the 30 seconds worth of gems.  

So, this created a few issues along the way and ultimately a loss of potential profit.

Ultimately I think a lot of us are in real estate because we have found a way to make real estate fit our lifestyle and goals for the long term.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

The tenants - those actually occupying the rental - are ultimately responsible for the rent.

It is ultimately your community, so you shape your own future.

Hard money and private money loans can ultimately feel like high-stakes games, but if you have the appropriate plan in place and add a little comedy to the mix, you'll discover that the trip was well worth it in the end.

Promote your YouTube channel and educational content and use resources like books, podcasts, and online communities to build a personal brand in the real estate community.Good luck!

Listings are truthfully the best lead generator, so you should be promoting these first and foremost.