I have been going to meet ups and trying to network with other investors/operators but i find it difficult to keep the relationships fresh so to speak. what are some techniques you think i can use to let the people i meet know that i really would like to keep in touch with them and continue the interactions?

I feel stuck in a similar situation, I have $1M in equity in this house that I’m living in and renting the mother in law apt next to it , the problem of course is the 7-8% interest rates , have they not stopped the BRRRR technique in its tracks ?

Happy to share the systems and techniques that work in New Jersey and help map out a plan that can get you on your path way to FI.

That's about where I run out of ideas.What tools and techniques are you using to gauge a neighborhood's quality from a distance?

No wholesaling or creative techniques needed.

@Shannon L Fogarty the tried and true technique here is to ask other investors in your market who they are using.  

Just simply Follow our patented techniques and you’ll be sipping pina coladas on the beaches of Waikiki with Robert kiyosaki everyday .

Yet you'll get good insight into their techniques.

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As Jonathan mentioned, this is a technique for experienced investors, not something a beginner should play around with.