A strategy that has worked really well for us in building a strong portfolio:My wife will drive the neighborhoods and look for areas she would want to raise kids in (ours are all adults now).

You reference Costar directly, but as another member already shared, Costar is simply a data collection tool that commercial re brokers use to evaluate properties for themselves and their clients.

For example, with a strong DSCR and high credit your leverage can be greatly extended and your interest rate lowered to a point where it makes your offer price ability bump lift and yet still be profitable.

I'll be in Houston the week of April 14th, and I'm schedule appts now to connect with clients and potential new clients. 

Key player in Toledo, @Engelo Rumora I hear he does great things for his clients 

I recently stumbled upon this email that informs me of national real estate trends and it has helped me sound smarter in front of my clients. 

@Eric McginnI would only recommend it if you are ok with also having a strong chance you will have to foreclose at a later date on the borrower and go through that process .

I have a crazy strong team I work with there but I cheated...

Here are some tips to help you get started:Real estate requires a strong network.

I’ve seen many clients and property owners ignore this small detail, but it’s important.