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Networking Tips: How can I leverage industry events, meetups, and online communities to build relationships with potential investors?

Not sure yet what strategy makes the most sense for me, but I'm here to continue to learn, grow, and network.

Start learning with books, podcasts, courses, networking, building a support system, and preparing for financing.

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Best of luck building your network!

From there, network and do your research about the area, have all of your "ducks in a row" to then action on a property if you see it come on the market and the numbers make sense.

I have considered trying find deals and bring them to current investors to learn but not sure on how the Self-Storage Funds do Lead-Gen.. any thoughts or insight you can share with a fellow CPA would be much appreciated.

Quote from @Pat Arneson: Another strategy would be to reach out to your local network of fellow investors/flippers. 

While I'm on the lookout for my first deal I've been building a small network.