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There are dozens of podcasts out there catering to up-and-coming syndicators. 

Additionally, especially for groups that built their company on retail investors, it is a major shift and risk to step away from dealing directly with decision makers (many retail investors will see a few ads or hear someone on a podcast a few times, have a couple calls and invest.  

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Be sure to check out the blogs and pod casts..lots of great insight from top Professionals. 

In a recent podcast episode there was talk about certain credit unions now offering mortgages to investors that only require 5% down.

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Everything you learn from books, seminars, podcasts, and websites is general information.

There are a couple STR podcasts that have interviewed insurance agents to talk about what is needed for a property.

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