I'm looking to create relationships with wholesalers, real estate brokers, contractors, real estate attorneys and accountants! 

It really depends on the condition of the property and your relationship with the agent.We bought an off market deal years ago and hired an agent to push paperwork.

Eventually you'll start developing relationships with people in the market that will bring you off market deals, but they have to believe that you can close the deal.

Besides, it's always a good idea to build a good relationship with the Planning and Building departments. 

Understand entity structuring and what is best for you, especially if you are going to do flips.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Cost segregation is best for long-term holds and should be carefully planned with a CPA to align with your broader tax strategy.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Be friendly :), it's always good to form relationships with the city. 

Never rent to someone you have any other relationship with. 

You have relationship infrastructure and knowledge that took a very long time to develop.  

I spent a decade in advertising, before founding and running a custom wood shop for another decade, so 'm pretty good at the self-promotion.I agree with you that the more gorilla approach would be most effective and that's actually what i've been doing – calling RE agents in my service area with active listings, introducing myself to property managers and leasing agents...To answer your question, I will have to handle the work myself for 6-12 months to build out the SOPs and field service management systems, but I have a lot of relationships for those looking to "do the work".I'll check out the meet up and would love to grab a cup of coffee, I'll shoot you an email.