My buddy just got burned by someone borrowing from multiple people where the others weren't aware of each other and they thought they were the only one lending, etc.It all comes down to how well you REALLY know each person in the deal, and then, "do you REALLY know them?"  

For example, we have an artisan chocolatier in a town of 350 people.

I think too many people move on to property number two and three before property number one is really in good shape and later they regret it.

The best way is with people you know. 

Plenty of people do have 10-20 unit and work thru it, you just need to think it thru and have a plan if you don't want to do all the work. 

There are people who buy a longer term (12 months or more ) OPTION giving them a RIGHT to purchase a subject property, at a certain price, within a certain amount of time, and attempt to either sell the option for a higher price or close on a simultaneous purchase and sale to an end buyer paying a higher price.  

People who complain about the quality of leads typically fail to understand that it takes months and sometimes even years to nurture and convert a lead.

When I go to events like this, I do go to some of the sessions, but most of my time is just sitting in the lobby chatting with people. 

I'm looking forward to meeting new people and am happy to share my experiences through my first 4 years in real estate with anybody who's looking to get started.

These are people whose full time job is to effectively manage the assets on behalf of the investors.