He practiced that well and his son is now one of the largest developers in the country, if not the world.The nice thing for investors is that there should be a 2-3 or maybe 4 year gap in major apartment developments coming online. 

Look into markets with steady growth and affordable prices, like Indianapolis, Kansas City, or Chattanooga.You can build your team remotely by contacting property managers, realtors, and contractors online, though meeting in person can help strengthen relationships.Focus on your strategy (buy-and-hold, BRRRR) and use platforms like BiggerPockets to learn and connect with others.

Networking Tips: How can I leverage industry events, meetups, and online communities to build relationships with potential investors?

Keep doing what you're doing with networking, and just keep showing up — in person or online.

There are so many misleading "gurus" and advice from others online - that don't make logical sense.Who do you think qualifies for an S8 voucher?

Even small, consistent amounts add up over time.Learn & NetworkKeep reading REI books, but also join real estate meetups or online groups like here on BiggerPockets.

The same applies to buying businesses whether it’s online businesses, plumbing companies, or professional services like a CPA rollup.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I checked online and generally folks say Bank of Texas or local credit unions.Thanks!