One deal I closed last year was right next to a planned shopping center.Realtor Pocket Listings: As a licensed agent myself, I’ve built relationships with other agents who sometimes share “pocket listings” or properties not yet on the MLS.

You’re not just managing a property—you’re building relationships and your reputation. 

But if you haven't established those relationships yet, good hard money lenders are some of the most honest and reliable capital partners available.Jennie Berger

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I definitely agree with your sentiment regarding borrowing from family/friends, and I don’t want that kind of strain on my relationships.

Capital Syndicate is the private money brokering, where you are the middle man between investors and private money that Lee has build relationships with over the years.

Professionally, i have my license and already started to build some relationships. 

Just be mindful to keep relationships with your tenants strong.I’m curious... if you had to pick just one route right now..sell, refinance, or optimize..where do you think you’d lean, and why?

Building relationships and finding the right deals will be key to your success - also make sure to start out small and go from there - don't get into something too big/you can't handle.

Some of these bookings we get through marketing partners who build these relationships and charge referrals fees for finding the housing.