Trying to get into the nuts and bolts of how he was trying to source a location, project size of preference, what type of financial modeling he does, what kind of tenants he was hoping to attract/the strategy behind it, if he was doing any joint ventures or had done any in the past, if he had taken part in any syndications, what management strategies he was implementing with his current properties to maximize lease uptime and profit, what types of leases he generally favored contracting for his properties--all of that was like pulling teeth.

I have one asst. manager doing book keeping weekly on over 400 units. 

Partner with people in your market.

@Grant ShipmanIn my experience with these units are very difficult to manage and people at the 30% level also create a new set of problems.

Successful people buy quality property in good locations, have a long-term perspective, adequate reserves, realistic expectations, and a great team to manage the property.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.

I think you have the basics of meeting partners and people to work with in your local market and seem to be well on the way with two deals going already so big congrats there!

Yes, these are great for meeting people and networking and learning.

@Adam Poffenbarger are you self managing? 

That’s on a whole other level of scamming people.