Knew I would have to go out of market given entry point and availability of opportunities that actually cash flow (that is, not just on the excel spreadsheet).

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

This works excellent for people of all ages.

Excellent locations and purchased at about 50% of ARV.

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Excellent advice, Evan!

Conventional loan, excellent credit and reserves, nothing owed on the property and the property is seasoned.

It is very important, no matter the investment vehicle, to do thorough due diligence, ask for track records, know the risks, make sure there is a great deal of transparency and excellent communication with any Sponsor. 

When I say "quality" i mean the quality of the neighborhood, and not necessarily the property.For example I am looking at a property that is being short listed for 20k fully renovated (zillow estimate is 35k) but it's in a depressed area with a few rowhouses boarded up around it, but there is an existing tenant there and the rent, cap rate, and cash flow look excellent on paper.