They spent 1K on them from upwork and it helped resolve concerns in the meeting real time with some neighbors had who were just picturing the project their own way which was completely different than what the emerging developer was proposing. 

I am looking forward to meeting new people and learning about REI.

Spokane has been a hot market for investing for awhile and local meetups and Facebook groups will be able to provide you the best information about what's working in your local market as well as any specific market risks / challenges.John

@John Geldert, I would be interested in a meet up in the Pocono’s,  I also think a zoom option would be good.  

As for financing, I highly recommend lining up financing that meets your timelines.

I try to have my renters meet each other or at least have a phone conversation to make sure they're compatible, but even then, you just never know if they will be.

Looking to join LIRIEA early next year but any NY investor meet ups you know of and recommend especially out on Long Island keep me posted.

Here’s some perspective:1% Rule: Meeting the 1% rule is a good sign, especially with many markets struggling to hit this benchmark.Cash-on-Cash (COC) Return: 8.73% is decent, especially with today’s higher interest rates.

Quote from @Matthew Kwan: For those who are currently shopping or looking for a loan since rate cuts has been a hot topic.

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