We were invited to meet again in the near future at their house to grill steaks and play Robert Kiosaki's cashflow game with our mutual friend.  

I tell people up front that the BRRRR strategy is a great thing to keep in mind and a great thing to aspire too, but I’ve found it to be all sizzle and no steak and to be honest it bothers me how much it is pitched by online sites and seminars and all that.

" Put the coffee down, coffee is for closers""First place is a Cadillac, 2nd place is a set of steak knives, 3rd place your fired."

Otherwise you may have a steak deal but cannot find a lender.

You're 10 years away from steak and lobster.

(:I would recommend getting on the phone and interviewing a minimum of 2-3 agents to grill them on their knowledge (both in general local real estate practices as well as investing), determine what they specialize in, and also to ensure your personalities gel. 

I'm new to the area myself but have found a few groups through Meetup, including a good one hosted by Pine Financial at the Ritz Grill Aug 14 at 6:00.

I was very much like the post above IE heavily invested with banks up my grill in 08  we made it through but it was not pleasant..  

It could be something like having a smart HDTV in each room, an outdoor grill, a common kegorator, lower prices, once a month cook-out (for tenants and their friends) etc.  

Often this isn't a paper throwaway filter like a central A/C has, but a section of wire or plastic mesh in the front grille that you can pull out and wash.