I am wondering if my first steps (past the education part) is to build a network of people who know, like, and trust me through posting content like newsletters, articles, podcasts, doing webinars, going to events (aka build my brand), or, should I first find a deal and then raise capital?

Due to increased rates i did not refi so i did not get opportunity to see how an appraiser valued the half bathroom but the comps with same bathroom count had crazy valuation for the additional half bathroom.Taking under utilized space like a work area to add a br where the added br does not put you above the normal for the area can add value.Similar if a neighborhood is virtually all 3 br and 4 br properties and you find a 2 BR, it could be a value add to add the bedroom via new construction.  

I am brand new here and I look forward to learning from the best in the business. 

Once we get those in we look at their applications as we would a brand new lease. 

@Jeremy H Barton I would suggest taking a look at your cash flow before signing up for a HELOC on a brand new building.

When we purchased our laundromat, it had a strong brand and positive reviews online.

turnkey section 8 is not going to be like buying a brand new home there will always be differed items or stuff that does not work etc.. age of homes makes this impossible. then you add section 8 tenants and  there you go

If you go in that direction, I highly recommend speaking with multiple franchisees from each brand before making a final decision.

So rather than just market suddenly for 60 days when a property opens up, you're developing your personal brand all the time.

I have a few brand new homes popping out of the ground in Canby Oregon.. msut of Portland proper is very old the new builds tend to be skinnies or expensive .