She had good answers to all my questions (and there were a LOT of them) and made me confident that I am making the right choice.

Rochester is great for investment and the prices are decent to get a duplex (4 bed, 2 bath min total).One concern though, when people who are not contractors say they are good at home improvements, they aren't usually as good as they think and their value isn't higher, it's actually lower because of unpermitted renovations or personal cosmetic choices.

By investing time and effort into building a strong network, individuals can create a supportive environment that not only enhances their personal growth but also propels their professional endeavors.

That would not work as a list but works individually.

This could be an individual person willing to give you money, or a private bank, or an organization or business of some sort.The long answer is much longer and if you're interested in diving into the topic here's a few resources I can recommend:These are two great books (also available as audio books and e-books) that go over the fundamentals of what private lending are, what it means to raise capital, how to find deals to buy with private capital, and a lot more.

I currently reside in Stamford, and also looking to connect with like minded individuals in our area to learn, grow, and potentially work with on future deals.

Travel nurses on furnished finder are wanting to pay way less. your dealing with individuals. who want to pocket as much money as possible and rightly so.The goal with MTR is to connect to companies who pay for the nurses and also set up the housing for the nurses (the companies pay more) than the individual nurses want to. 

Entering into a contract knowing the costs is a choice you make.

This increase in inventory gives buyers more choices, but it also means that competition among sellers is heating up.

I would love to connect with like-minded individuals, both brand new investors like me, as well as seasoned pros!