Because it takes repetition for people to remember things and you have to be top-of-mind when they encounter a potential client for you!

@Jorge AbreuDo you encounter sellers who are hesitant of carrying paper because they don't know the buyers, or are the 30% who agree mainly focused on the increased price?

Just had someone screw us that signed up to our Diamond Package and took advantage of us turning the property and leasing. $200 monthly flat fee and they walked away after we did the work and after 1 month.

First time encountering this scenario so I appreciate any advice

Keep them updated on the project's progress, especially if you encounter any unexpected issues or delays.- Consider using hard money loans as a bridge to longer-term financing if you're planning to keep the property as a rental.

Found it extremely expensive to move forward with their package. 

Ask yourself if you would buy those 5 properties as a portfolio package to hold. 

Luckily, I am actively researching the ins and outs of REITs and PE real estate deals (both of which I encounter often with work).Main Point: I would like to get into real estate investing, but I don't know if I should utilize my career CRE learning and enter that space first, or start smaller with residential.

Once Wall Street finds a way to massively “package” Investor loans, landlord loans, single family owner occupied loans, etc.

With either option, you will need to invest in the same or similar furniture package.