I personally prefer to be more on the advising and relationship side so I can give my clients more tailored solutions, help them avoid pitfalls, connect them to people that can help them grow and structure their portfolios and I treat this industry more as a relationship business rather than a transactional business. 

It’s frustrating to see laws like AB 468 that seem to put landlords in a tough spot.

We have a spot on our application that asks how many felonies they've had and we had an applicant list a felony but then it didn't come up on the background check.

To get back to one of your original questions, I am a member of CTREIA and @Raymond B. is spot-on in his assessment: the biggest value is in the networking.

@Jay Hinrichs said is spot on, of course, because these guys are "Super Pro's", so devour all there info. and nothing I am saying here negates any fo that, it's in addition to. 

Why Louisville and Southern Indiana are Becoming the Hottest Spots for Investment in 2024If you’ve been paying attention to the real estate market lately, you might have noticed that Louisville and Southern Indiana are experiencing a bit of a boom.

Also, if you are open to other asset classes, you might take a look at small commercial spaces in some of the outlying communities as well as light industrial spaces that need some TLC. 

It really hits the spot.

The parking area is an assign spot.

Have you ever considered using your skills and industry knowledge to start your own fix and flip projects?