I learned everything from writing RFQs, quote analysis, scheduling and strategic forecasting, SAP SCM functions; and of course client expectation management.

Try searching the following:YOUR CITY or COUNTY + Economic development plan Transportation plan Transportation improvement plan Regional impact project Economic development impact project Strategic master plan Market analysis Residential demand drivers Economic demand drivers Economic development risks and opportunities Migration patterns Gap analysis Demand projections Market study areas Employment snapshot Development snapshot Transportation snapshot Growth snapshot Crime snapshot Employment growth projections Opportunity areas or areas of opportunity Opportunity zones Development grant opportunities Those are some of the search terms I use when identifying the areas to in which I’ll invest.

The deal came from a direct to seller relationship, which led to our strategic partnership with another group.

I know some investors who are getting a 50% or 60% annual cash on cash return strategically investing in vacation rental properties.

Im eager to learn on how people strategize & create systems to do deals at faster rate so I can implement that to my RE journey. 

Balancing your expectations about when you'll see results is crucial.Additionally, location plays a significant role.Just like in a game of chess, where you strategically position your pieces, choosing the right location for your real estate investments is essential.Different locations offer various opportunities and challenges, so you need to balance your preferences and goals with what each location has to offer.Doing the MathWhen it comes to investing in real estate, one essential skill you'll need is the ability to "do the math."

But it was definitely good to know, so that a specific strategy could be formulated.

Any strategic advise?

@Matthew Masoud I guess my question here is- with the interest rates being so high right now, what would the strategic plan behind multiple refi's a year be (in this current market)?

Hey Nik,For the deals we currently have under contract, we are using a combination of funding techniques to make the deals happen.1) Private Money (Secured Promissory Note, 10-12%)2) Personal Money from previous BRRRR's (including the deal discussed in the post)3) Strategic Partnerships4) Equity Splits if necessary5) HELOC funds-James