For those of you who don't know, Assa Abloy is a high-end door lock manufacturer.They were showcasing their new Smart Locks.

If I were in your shoes I'd spend 75% of my time talking to multi-family players in Fort Wayne.

He started off driving cabs, got a medallion, then hired drivers to drive his cab when he dived into his next business, shoe stores.

Then pick another 2-3 houses that showcase roughly what you would like to do with your rehab in terms of finishes.Present these homes to the contractor over a cup of coffee and he/she will give you some ballparks. 

Experience has taught me a lot.RE is much different than selling shoes, what you say, how you say it, when you say something, the way you say things makes an implication to others, we deal based on written agreements, Statute of Frauds, that doesn't mean that what is said or implied getting to that contract isn't important, it is. 

Pipeline for those who do not respond (send a second letter, maybe a third letter); pipeline for those who respond (offer a follow-up letter after a period of time if it doesn't work)l pipeline for those who respond and are interested(2) Use a letterhead, if possible, to give it a professional feel and connection(3) Place yourself in the shoes of the customer and ask yourself what the customer would want to know.

If I were in your shoes, the very first thing I would consider is securing 30 year mortgages.

Hi @Eric DeVito,   I'm currently in the sames shoes as you!

House Hacking would be my preference if I was in your shoes and you can do so with minimal down.

That way when the time comes you are prepared to dive into investing with a team already in place.In your shoes I wish I didn't limit myself.