- Depends on a variety of factors Also, as a real estate investor, can I write off 100% of the education travel for real estate, such as the Bigger Pockets Cancun conference?

I spoke to a few other brokers at the BP conference in Cancun about the same thing and they agreed. 

You do not need equity to conduct a value add or get construction financing.

I am also a frequent flyer at conferences like VRMA, IMN, etc.

He runs the Boutique Hotel Conference and puts out a lot of content on hotels.

Leasing is a specialized skill—PMs deal with this daily, making them far better equipped to handle applications, verify income, conduct background checks, and evaluate a tenant’s overall suitability.Protecting Your Investment:The cost of a bad tenant can be far greater than the cost of hiring a professional.

Use services that can validate the authenticity of documents and employment history.Require Detailed Applications: Ensure that the rental application captures comprehensive information, making it harder for fraudulent applicants to provide fake details.Conduct In-Person Interviews: Meeting applicants in person can provide additional insights into the authenticity of their application and allows you to ask follow-up questions based on the details they've provided.Utilize Professional Screening Services: Professional tenant screening services are invaluable for conducting background checks, credit checks, and criminal history checks.

Maybe you want to attend real estate conferences or join more real estate groups to expand your network.

I was conducting an extremely seasonal business and after 8 years of operation the business was insolvent. 

Yeah make sure to thoroughly conduct background checks on private institutions you lend from.