I haven't looked into OZs in a while and last I looked they were so confusing that I have ignored them since.

The more people you know and have in your sphere, the higher likelihood you can get a referral for your business.

A lot of new brokers assume their personal sphere will do all the work - which is a mistake.  

@Ilan Oz Great question and I completely agree with @Robyn Moss about Westchester benefitting from people leaving NYC.

I focus my business on door knocking, cold calling, and my sphere, with the intent of purchasing physically distressed property when I am in a stronger capital position. 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip SFH in Toledo, Ohio.Over the years, I have bought, renovated, sold and managed thousands of propertied through my companies Oz Realty and Ohio Cashflow.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

May be different in your area. 3) The OZ must be your place of primary business.

Obtain your leads organically by networking, posting on social media, and working your sphere.

I'd love to connect and learn a bit more so I can best advise you through my personal or sphere's experiences.

Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about OZs while you're checking it out.