Most people find it natural to talk about themselves and you can learn a lot about who they are and what they prioritize by allowing them to do so.

By focusing on a sector or strategy, you can prioritize and organize the reporting so the reader doesn't have to work so hard finding what is important plus you could get this down to a size the reader could actually consume. 

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

Some may provide lead generation or get more walk ins or inbound calls but you'll still be working to get your own book of business, so at this stage of the game I'd prioritize the training and reputation of the firm.

I dont claim to be anywhere close to that level, but simply shifting your mindset to prioritize spending more effectively and focus on the things that truly matter, can have such a huge impact :)In the context of this thread, the cost of commuting posts on MM are also well worth reading

How are you folks prioritizing location (walk-a-bility) vs noise vs crime vs schools vs drive time to city centers?

I don't think "keep digging" is particularly helpful advice whether hunting for gold, oil or missing owners.What I've found is that you have to combine art and science to prioritize your efforts to be effective.As a new opportunity detective, I suggest you reorganize your efforts and eliminate any property you determine is bank owned.

Want to learn teh ropes and scale up but gotta make the jump first.For the experienced investors here (those with single digit doors), how much did you prioritize good schools/neighborhood scores when buying a single family / multifamily for investment rental?

Investors are often more concerned with the property's overall appreciation potential.Market Selection: Buy and hold investors might target markets with strong potential for property value appreciation over time, even if the immediate cash flow is not as high.Cash Flow Real Estate Market:Investment Strategy: The cash flow strategy prioritizes generating positive cash flow from rental income.

It does make me rethink how I go about prioritizing my day-to-day.