Main goal is to simply expand my network and nurture new relationships in the industry.

With a foundation built on trust, consistent results, and nurturing relationships, you'll be the talk of the town, and opportunities will flock to you like seagulls at the beach

The more motivated the seller, the more important it is to them the transaction will go through, the more strict they will be vetting you out.So the answer you your question is, a fully pimped out, amazing home page, where they can go to the how it works page and all other pages that nurtures that cold inbound traffic to warm to hot, with every page they visit, getting a feel for you how awesome you are.NOW. let me add to this.You don't automatically send any and all traffic to your home page.

Passive income streams require an upfront investment and a lot of nurturing in the beginning. 

I already spoke to the tenants in a nurturing way more than once about how their overflowing trash and not cutting the lawn can bring rats.  

If they're any good, they should have a sales funnel built to find deals from off-market sellers using cold calling, direct mail, nurturing, etc.I would even look for wholesalers in Facebook groups.

Podio offers a ton of cool apps the provide different areas for you to nurture your lead through the process.

If you've done a good job nurturing your list, when you have a deal to present, the raise will be easier, but not perfect.You have do both. 

FSBO, expired leads, local homeowners)- Nurture your network consistently via phone, email, text, in-person events- Set as many appointments as you can to get in front of people and explain your value proposition... then go back to nurturing the contact until they have a question or need something from you- While doing all of the above, try to avoid/ignore the 'shiny objects' that are sold to agents on a daily basis. 

He started  with an environment that nurtured him and not butchered him.