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My best advice is to work with someone who can easily plug you in with their network of GCs, PMs, and lenders.

@Chantelle LewisRecommend 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 with local investors through BiggerPockets, Facebook, and meetups can help you navigate the market, while avoiding common mistakes like underestimating expenses, poor tenant screening, and hiring the wrong property manager.Good luck!

We’re happy to help you establish a network of support targeted to your needs, from RE agents to accountants and more.

Start small with manageable deals, educate yourself continuously, and build a strong network and team to support your growth.

If you don't already have boots-on-the-ground and a trusted network, it's going to be tougher to do.

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.

I happen to be looking for gap funders myself for a number of my house flip projects in Houston, TX and finding gap funders or any kind of private money involves a lot of networking and putting myself out there to meet potential lenders.

Networking OpportunitiesThe most underrated benefit of joining a coaching program is the networking.