The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.

Thank you for the emphasis. 

Put a heavy emphasis on who you choose as an agent.

I also appreciate the emphasis on repetition—being top-of-mind, seen as an expert, and gaining trust is key in this business.I will be implementing this strategy, starting with building out my Excel list and then start making those 5-10 daily calls.

The Innovation Campus will house Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business graduate program with an emphasis on entrepreneurial startups and other master’s programs in engineering and computer science.

However, he asked me to sign a one-year Exclusive Right to Represent agreement, as presented to him by his brokerage.His interpretation is that it applies only when he materially assists me, but I think the boilerplate brokerage language he was given reads much more broadly:"If during the term of this Agreement Buyer enters into a contract for the purchase of Property through the services or efforts of the Broker or Buyer’s Brokerage Firm, or by or through any other persons during the term of this Agreement" (emphasis mine).My concern is that, under my interpretation, if a fellow real estate investor wants to unload a property or if I get pointed to an opportunity by a former agent, colleague, or friend, this agreement could create an obstacle to moving forward with the deal.In the end, I didn’t sign.

My job is our sole income and I get relocated for projects frequently so any property would have to be managed remotely (willing to invest anywhere in the states).Given the our situation above and our long term goals, I feel best next steps would be a heavy emphasis on networking and deal analysis.

---------------------------------------The fact that you are looking at "up and coming" areas tells me that you put more emphasis on appreciation than on cash flow.

From the architectural wonders of Downtown to the tranquil, family-friendly communities on the outskirts, there’s always something new to explore and learn.The city’s constant evolution means different investment opportunities are always surfacing, whether it's the push for sustainable living or a growing emphasis on smart home technology.

Anticipate an emphasis on quality over quantity in terms of reconstruction materials and housing footprint.