I talked to an investor agent and she asked how much I'm looking to spend on first home (with rehab).

That’s how much you have to spend on 1-3 replacement properties (to keep it simple)2) How much equity do you have in the property?

I have about 250 questions I ask a sponsor and spend probably 10 hours easily researching them.

I wouldn’t recommend spending time with a 27-year-old who already has a long list of investors.

You may spend thousands of non-refundable dollars to present them with deals, but there is no guarantee of approval.

Don't spend too much time comparing a seasoned sponsor with a decade plus of experience to a newer operator.

I most want to avoid spending considerable time showing units in-person to prospective renters, esp. before we've pre-screened them.

Save every penny you make, live with room mates, drive a beat up truck, house hack distressed properties and spend all of your spare time DIY rehabbing them.

I spend $50,000 to rehab the home.  

If you spend six months networking and act interested and not interesting, you will have connections, but you need to build your background before you approach or there will be no value for them.