As the closest REIA meetings are 2.5hrs away, a local realtor/new-investor has networked around and we will have our first informal meeting this Friday evening.

CVC or Walgreens, Steak n Ale, Red Lobster, etc.This is the easiest way out for a land owner, but you'll need great negotiation skills playing with the big boys and you will need an attorney.Consider condo-ized office retail, each owner builds to specs and purchases, sell or lease the land.

I use a management company, so I just tell those closest to me that I signed an agreement with the management company and I have no control over who can rent the properties, or what they rent for.

Probably the best mentors are the ones closest to you in your market, we have others in our rehab team, and we bring something to the table in exchange.

Where are the closest utilities?

It's doubtful anyone but your closest friends or family would loan you money like this.Jeff

Closest ones to you would be in Taunton and Providence RI.

I researched a few strategies and found that private lending appears to be the closest match for my goals and requirements.

Closest thing I did to this was I bought a duplex from a family who had their brother renting the downstairs while they lived upstairs.

The steaks are so-so for the price, but the bacon-wrapped filet is tasty.Rex,I've got a guy knocking on doors for mortgage late leads.