The specific assistance organization, the screening of the tenant, the property, and the PM company that should be communicating with the tenant all play a role in the success of your investment in regards to tenants.

Usually unless you’re willing to spend a bunch of money on marketing it will take a while to organically grow your network. 2.

She has expressed strong interest in managing the property and is very organized, which complements my more scattered approach to things.

It’s a smart move, especially since it ties in with your goal of saving for your first investment.For skills, you probably already have a good foundation with your sales experience—things like communication, organization, and dealing with clients are all super valuable.

Lee's organization has made several other pitches for sales since then but I have not spent another penny! 

Pairing that with relationship-building will help you uncover off-market opportunities and find local experts who can guide you.For meetups, here are a few ideas:Indianapolis Real Estate Investors Association (Indy REIA): They have a mix of virtual and in-person events and are a good starting point for networking with other investors in the Indy market.Louisville Real Estate Investors Group (REIG): A similar organization for the Louisville market, with educational and networking opportunities.Check out BiggerPockets Meetups: Many cities have local meetups organized by investors active on BiggerPockets, and they often include virtual options.Facebook Groups: Look for local investing groups like "Indianapolis Real Estate Investors" or "Louisville REI."

Build-to-Rent (BTR): A Steady Income StreamWith homeownership becoming less attainable for many, build-to-rent properties are in high demand.

Donating money to large (FEMA, Red Cross), local organizations or Go Fund Me pages would be the quickest way.

This tax is assessed on business income inside of tax-exempt entities or organizations (IRA falls into this category).

If you are organized enough to forsee hang ups and talk with your GC about potential challenges on a regular basis, two brains are better than one.