Connecting with local investors and agents can also give you insights into up-and-coming areas that fit your budget and goals.Good luck!

Congrats on your journey and thanks for your response.

But Yes if you come to work one day and your pay stops that day with no severance and have to go on unemployment ( if they are allowed unemployment) and food stamps and whatever other social programs while they get new jobs ?  

I cook my own food, can I bill myself for that and write off all my food costs? 

I work in Potomac, MD, and would like to buy a condo or apt that I can easily commute and live in, and then eventually rent out, and then buy another. 

So I am new and looking for my first deal, so I'm not too confident yet.

Your credibility trust and a relationship.

I have been listening to The Real Estate Rookie and other BP shows for about a year.

@Frank Alfano agency debt is very competitive (75-80 ltv, non-recourse, fixed-rate etc); you can syndicate and raise the equity portion needed from friends and family, provided you can market and lead the project.

AI is definitely taking over follow up re-engagement and appointment setting though.