.- Join Real Estate Investment Groups: Networking with other investors can provide valuable insights, potential partnerships, and even funding opportunities.

ROE (Return on Equity) is the most valuable calculation when considering a 1031 exchange.

BiggerPockets is a valuable platform for learning about real estate investing, networking, and gaining insights.

As a result of this, I was able to get contracts from another new contact, so that is also a very valuable outcome. 

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

@Greg Scott Thank you for your valuable insight!

Finally, I don't know what experience you have in real estate if any but you clearly think outside the box and it's a valuable trait to have, whatever you end up doing in the world of real estate or beyond.Hope this is helpful.

The forums used to be more active and helpful in the past, but still contain valuable insights.The blog and podcast, which provide educational content and tips for real estate investing.

Some articles indicate that as many as 42% of those who actively use the BNPL purchase option are either behind in their payment or behind in other payments for other obligations.Even though this is not something being reported to credit agencies, it could be something that starts popping up on loan applications as the amount of "phantom debt" in the system continues to grow. 

In my mind finding the deals is the most valuable skill for an REI.