Pocket listings almost seemed the norm for any good deal, and people online said you had to schmooze and build a relationship with a commercial broker to have a chance of finding the best deals.  

I'd love to connect and really build a community here on the platform.

For added perspective, Philadelphia's true class A neighborhoods trade for more than $250K per door so there's no shot you are buying true Class A or Class B buildings with your budget.

See your tax guy

Does it have to be an architect local to the state you are rehabbing/building in that would have to sign off on your plans or can any certified architect sign off on your drawings?

Reviewing it, it seems that they are using AI type software to run the exchange.My experience so far with AI software in the tax realm is that it is a far cry from being ready for a lack of human intervention and oversight. 

While I do help others find opportunities, I focus primarily on purchasing off-market properties myself.I began my real estate investing journey in 2019, starting with property tax sales (Tax Liens/Deeds), and have since built a strong foundation in identifying and acquiring valuable off-market properties.

He was certain this was the way to build wealth. 

There are teller notes on all my rent payment accounts alerting bank staff not to provide a balance on the slip if it is not the account owner making the deposit.I have used this system for 10 years with multiple buildings and dozens of tenants without any issues.

Over time the balance builds up in my account and will pay for any damage or lost items as needed.I started this process about a year and a half ago for all 3 of my properties.