I have 3 properties and I learned everything from podcast, you tube and conferences.

I just finished listening to Norada Real Estate Investments' @Marco Santarelli discuss out-of-state investing at the Think Realty conference in Baltimore.  

On Monday we have a conference that is a few hours long so we go to that and expenses we have for us on that day are deductible but not the ones for our kids.  

Join local real estate investment groups, attend industry conferences, and seek out mentors with extensive experience in foreclosure properties.

It was fantastic for networkingI don’t know for sure, but it seems like at around the same time that BiggerPockets started hosting its own conferences and advertising boot camps and such that it became harder and harder to find where on the website that you could find local meetups.This morning I searched the website to try to find where local meetups were posted on the website and it took me between 5 and 10 minutes to find it.

Their leadership does not even care to follow up or give a courtesy call.

I am glad the leadership at LendingOne cares about the client experience and hoping they will improve their processes.

Here are some markets to consider, along with some general advice on how to connect with people in these areas:Promising Markets in TennesseeChattanoogaKnoxvilleMemphisClarksvilleJohnson CityKingsportClevelandCookevilleJacksonFranklinConnecting with Local Investors and ProfessionalsJoin Local Real Estate Investment Groups: Look for local REI meetups or groups on platforms like Meetup.com and BiggerPockets.Attend Real Estate Conferences and Seminars: Events like the Tennessee Apartment Association's annual conference or local real estate expos can be valuable for networking.Contact Local Real Estate Agents and Brokers: Reach out to agents and brokers who specialize in multifamily properties in your target markets.

Do you go to conferences, yes, but when I see their ads for their courses, books etc. to me that is a HUGE red flag.

Coos Bay is working on a mega grant..it could actually happen this time: If the project goes forward, port leadership and other proponents believe it could be a real gamechanger for our region.