I have been a Realtor only for a short period of time, but I am looking towards the future and wish to increase my knowledge and networking sphere to eventually become a real estate investor exclusively.

We'll close without RTI plans, although we're having conversations with OZ capital sources that want ONLY RTI, which is tough to find deals that are in that state and priced coherently to generate a feasible yield.On land loans, we used to do those (lol) but I haven't done one in many years, and likely never will, just too much that can go wrong and bad timing in entitlements.

.- Personal circle/sphere of influence - calling all of your friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers (past and present), businesses you frequent (dry cleaners, restaurants, bakery, grocery store, etc.).

Hi y'all,I'm from Oz and here to get myself educated about real estate investing.

My 2 cents as somebody who has lived in Seattle for a long time, owns my own non RE business and has had many adventures in the business world, has read WAY too much about business/economics in general over decades, and has lots of paper knowledge about RE, but is admittedly lacking in a ton of real world experience in that sphere...

What do you guys think about marketing to them with webinars weekly to give up-to-date info on OZ's and fill them in on our project?

Nick,Thank you for taking the time to congratulate me and give me some of my first tips.I will work to ensure that my sphere of influence will think of me when they think real estate.I see on your linkedin profile that you are close to hitting your 2 years in real estate - I'd be curious to hear about your experiences during your first year. 

Referrals, sphere.

Will definitely speak to my sphere of influence and make phone calls as soon as possible.

Ben, the first key IMO is getting the word out to your sphere of influence that you're in RE when you get licensed, and ask them who they know that may be buying or selling in the next 6 months.