Call me old fashioned, but real estate is an income producing physical asset.

Networking through local meetups or REIAs can connect you with experienced investors and potential mentors.With your REITs as a passive foundation, physical properties could give you more leverage and control.

Question - if you’ve contracted for a property you intend to “wholesale” - i.e. flip the contract - and that doesn’t pan out, do you exercise a clause enabling you to exit the deal, or do you close it in your name?  

I am committed to doing EVERY exercise period!

Other things to note: there is an option fee the tenant has to pay (and you may keep if they choose not to exercise the option to buy).

You always invest for appreciation not solely, you always invest understanding it's a physical asset and requires different risk measures.

I would place MUCH more emphasis on connecting with the right team than on actually visiting and getting comfortable the physical location of the market. 

Good pictures, and good video walk through's are also a good thing to have so you can forward it to them and make sure they review prior to letting them do a physical tour.

Today, many local newspapers are available for free or for a small fee online, so you don’t have to purchase the physical newspaper.4.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy bodybuilding, working on cars, and anything that keeps me physically active outdoors, which helps me remain grounded and focused.I'm looking forward to networking, exchanging ideas, and building lasting relationships in this community.