However I would ensure zoning aligns with the retail space in the area.

Not understanding that...The $41.45 is what's called a Resident Benefits Package, and is growing in popularity in our industry.

How do I find mentors and peers who can teach me about the industry? 

Some agents are also wholesalers and/or get leads from wholesalers.That said, it is an industry that has some grey areas to it from a legal perspective.

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.

someone could leverage 20,000 in bills every month and keep it against there debt vs giving it to banks/retail/ or other fine establishments and paying cash.

Even at retail, if you're paying 500k, they're generating 50k to 60k a year in gross rents by year 2.

Here are some other deals that other retailers are offering as a option to Prime Deals.

Sadly this industry is ripe for a company to come out with a product that does what we need it to do, be versatile enough with it's software that it can expand and have the customer service that is accessible.

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