This thread is extremely interesting!

I finished all the degree requirements only to discover I was extremely burned out and had to complete another year of electives to satisfy a minimum number of credits at that university.

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.

The PM should be an expert on state law, and they should have policies and procedures in place to handle these situations.

Personal guarantees are EXTREMELY common.

Tacoma is a fantastic market with a lot of opportunity, so you’re starting in the right place.Here’s how you can connect with local experts and start building your skills:Attend local meetups and networking events.

Being a subject matter expert, not because you are forcing it, but because you simply ARE, shows through, and investors are rightfully attracted to that. 

“I’m literally the nation’s leading expert in tax liens and tax deeds,” he boasts in one installment.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

A lot of the social media "guru" stuff has gotten me to be an extremely quick skeptic here lately.