This gave me the exposure to all aspects of a development deal on multiple larger ground up development deals.Search for companies in your local area: google search, look for ads that are selling or renting new projects and identify the developer, read news of company announcements, and most importantly, build your networks.

I am pleased to announce that I have bought and rented out my recent SFR with cash flow.Next I am looking for wholesalers around Bay / Sacramento Area with deals.

The beautiful part about it is that this likely isn't even the peak as the developments have only been announced/transacted and haven't been acted on as of yet (I don't believe so anyway).

The front door is unlocked, and I loudly announce myself when I enter.

Metrolina REIA is very proud to announce our annual "VENDOR EXPO" meeting, where we'll be connecting dozens of "ready to go" vendors with hundreds of real estate investors.

@Elliott DurdenWelcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language.Since you didn't mention a specific area of interest, I added the below links from three of the most popular niches for you to pick one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)It doesn't matter if you are young or old, totally new or need to build upon your experience.Yes, you have just announced a commitment to the thousands in this community about your seriousness regarding REI and have taken this bold step to affirm it.Your time on this site with the BiggerPockets community will be well spent and can be financially rewarding if you so desire.Don't get overwhelmed by the massive amount of data archived on this site.Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

IRS Announces Simplified Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction Starting This Year; Eligible Home-Based Businesses May Deduct up to $1,500; Saves Taxpayers 1.6 Million Hours A Yearhttp://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Simplified-Option-for-Claiming-Home-Office-Deduction-Starting-This-YearThought this might be helpful to all who run a business from their homes.

The announcement does not say what is required for rental income.

If the listing agent asks to have you work with someone in their office that is different you can work with that person.If an agent asks for your criteria and you don't make it clear about the listing aspect, they will program in a minute a loop that will search MLS each day and send you an email announcing the deals that fall into your criteria.

A microcosm example is with the announcement that Amazon is boosting all employees to $15 per hour, and giving a $1 per hr raise to those making $15 or more.