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

However, the best deals are often off-market, so networking with local commercial brokers and wholesalers in Cleveland is key.For finding investor-friendly agents, check out BP forums, local real estate meetups, or even property management companies, they often know who’s selling.

@Ike Okwerekwu 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.

I have a team and large network of wholesalers, contractors, property managers etc.

The real wealthy people are quiet, unassuming, running their business and not their mouths.Keep networking, educating, and growing.

I'd love to Network. 

If you want private investors, start by asking friends, family, or colleagues in your network who may wish to a passive income opportunity. 

My suggestion to any one that are first time real estate investor in fix & flip, or planning to hold property for rentals, is to learn or read, understand about real estate financing first, build your assets and network or partner withsome has completed some projects in fix & flip and has some rental properties with positive cash flow within your immediate area before dving in to any project by youyrself.

This is the most unique real estate investor club, education, networking and mastermind event in the US!

I’m also an active member of the local landlord association in Joliet (JRLA), which has been a great resource for networking and education.