As you continue to educate yourself, pay down any outstanding debt you owe, save religiously, continue to build your credit, and start networking with local investors in your market.

-A religious organization owns the building.

you guys are actually having a religious argument :) Joe often makes good points about the perceived value of equity vs. its actual use but I've gotta say this sentence: "Your property can double in equity every year for the next 5 years, and you will still have negative cash flow." is both true and ludicrous.

They are the leader for real estate data in our state. 

Many are specific to the individual that I am meeting with but there are some questions that I have taken from John Maxwells book "Good Leaders Ask Great Questions."

Hello, I am a base leader in Jacksonville, FL for Connected Investors, what questions do you have on the program?

Many are specific to the individual that I am meeting with but there are some questions that I have taken from John Maxwells book "Good Leaders Ask Great Questions."

Offer a referral service, let the local industry leaders know that you have an often-changing clientele that you will make available to vetted service providers.

Many are specific to the individual that I am meeting with but there are some questions that I have taken from John Maxwell's book "Good Leaders Ask Great Questions."

Take every opportunity to connect and learn from leaders in your organization.Start connecting to investors by attending networking events.