Lived in Columbus for 13 years, 600+ transactions, development experience, new builds, 40+ rehabs, DM me if you want to know about the market. 8+ years on the forums advertising and building relationships with investors in almost every state.

I took the course last October... got swamped in my currently real estate business... went through a 90 day "challenge" course with RAL academy....

Also, if it fits your budget and your business needs a write off BPCON lives up to the hype. 

If your current CPA can't provide this type of advice, maybe try the BP pros finder tool (I will post the link below) or hopefully someone will comment here and recommend a real estate CPA that they worked with before.https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/searches/ffd0c...

Quote from @Dan Farsht: I am looking to connect with other hard money lenders in the upper Midwest (our business is currently concentrated in the Greater Milwaukee Area). 

I personally think they are a good company (that's why I hired them) but they may be too 'busy' for small fish like us.

I do business with people I have met before, not the sudden opportunist who wants a deal.  

It forces me to get real familiar with my business and how my properties are performing.

This could lead to higher tax bills for businesses and renters, who do not benefit from the homestead exemption [5].Local Jurisdiction AutonomyThe amendment allows counties, consolidated governments, municipalities, or local school systems to opt out of the exemption if they choose to do so.

Picking a focus early on will help keep you from feeling scattered.Networking is huge in this business.