AJ Dicarlo Rate (broker and will be able to match with multiple lenders instead of a smaller bank or network)

Hi Nando, I'm an Agent and Investor in the Spokane area but I have a good network in the greater Seattle area.

Let’s cut through the nonsense: this isn’t about networking.

Are you set on starting with a larger property, or would you be open to beginning with something smaller to build experience?

This is why we network with other real estate investors - kind of like what you are doing here!

However, I do rely on my trusted network of local professionals for different parts of the process.

I may start with house hacking to build confidence, take advantage of owners financing (this will be my first home), and to build my network first. 

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Networking How did you finance this deal?

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