- Do you want an ocean view, or is proximity to the water or to resort amenities like fine dining or shops most important?

Everyone he mentioned to me was a sub or contractor of some type who got stiffed. when I had my hard money shop in Oakland CA  one of my competitors made a loan that went bad ( haven't we all !!) 

If there were ever a time to shop multiple carriers and even multiple agents (if necessary), that time is now. 

Coffee shops, fast food, subscriptions, even consider what groceries you buy. 

Have you read any of the books here in the BP shop yet - I'd definitely recommend the BRRRR book among others. 

I currently have a pre approval and am shopping properties and am stuck on the deal analysis side of things.

Investors continue to be picky and shop for a deal.. wholesalers start to feel squeezed.. new home construction in certain markets keeps on truckin. 

I spent a decade in advertising, before founding and running a custom wood shop for another decade, so 'm pretty good at the self-promotion.I agree with you that the more gorilla approach would be most effective and that's actually what i've been doing – calling RE agents in my service area with active listings, introducing myself to property managers and leasing agents...To answer your question, I will have to handle the work myself for 6-12 months to build out the SOPs and field service management systems, but I have a lot of relationships for those looking to "do the work".I'll check out the meet up and would love to grab a cup of coffee, I'll shoot you an email.

I get what your saying I was employed in the late 80s by a big syndicator in SF who had over 250 different apartments  senior housing student housing shopping  MHP and i headed up land development for them..

This doesn't just stem in SFR, this stems in fast food chains, logistics chains, trade shops, infrastructure RE, energy trades.