Good evening BP world,I am looking to make some contacts, specifically RE agents and hands-on investors in the phoenix area, in order to start acquiring some value add SFH investment properties.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

Start a reverse 1031 exchange. 

I am similar to @Benjamin Jones just getting started and looking how to set things up? 

When you start raising money, the kinds of investors you're going to get are individuals who want to make a better return than the stock market. 

Timing will make a big difference leasing this SFH in Seattle— if possible, aim for your vacancy to hit the market ~May 15th to June 15th, maximizing time on market for a June / July lease start date— this will give you the largest tenant pool, lowest vacancy time & highest rent.

If there is not one in your area, look for the closest biggest city or consider starting one for your area.3.

Start looking for someone near you that you trust and you can partner with on a deal.

I bought several multi-family this way and negotiated financing terms that were better than the bank.Cody Davis started investing at 19.

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