If you see value in an event where many of your favorite successful BP members can teach you live, and are there for personal networking and interacting, then it is worth going to.

I am ready to make Real Estate a business instead of a hobby / interest.

Listening is crucial and always look for something that you can share with the person to build rapport with such as a: story, an experience, a hobby.

Of course I don't have the job yet, but the real estate market nearby is of course a factor in which job I take, as commuting several hours a day to and from the right house or buying an affordable but less exciting house in a less than favorite area because it is close to work is a decision anyone with a 9-5 must face.

Mike,One of my favorites is look for vacant houses and track down the owner and try to work out a deal.

My favorite thing to do is finding relatives and sending them a letter if I can't get in touch with the actual owner of the property.

Most pro contractors have favorite supply houses & can get great deals as well, but they like to keep that savings to enhance their end of the deal.

I am in the process of making an introductory training for military to (A) understand their VA eligibility and (B) how to optimize VA eligibility to purchase a SFR and, my favorite, multifamily properties.I am looking to create a professional network dedicated to helping and training our military to fully optimize their VA entitlement as well as get some "military serving military" help.thoughts?

Buy a prime condo in NYC, about 10mil, and houses in each of my favorite locations(probably 2mil total).

I would primarily like to avoid taking all of the capital gain in year 4 as ordinary income and lose close to 50% to our favorite uncle.Thanks for your consideration in advance BP!