If you know any (or are yourself) large apartment, self storage, mobile home park, etc. syndicators in the Bay Area and Los Angeles area, please reach out to me as I'd love to go out for coffee and learn more about you and your firm.Cheers all, and hope to meet you.Andrey

Please let me know if any local events to attend

Please feel free to also reach out to me if you are interested in working with me or have any additional questions. 

The only criticism I have for you is this.... please dont take offense to it, but the fact that you say that you've never had more than $2000 in your bank account is a giant red flag.

Please point me in right direction if I’m making a big gaffe.

Some people need it, for everyone else - not so much, but universities, high school teachers, media, and parents will have you believe otherwise. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

what all should I look at when starting my own real estate business?

Please use the DORA contracts.

We're looking for a brokerage that has no sales goals/quotas (or 1 sale/yr to maintain active status), no or minimal monthly fees, flat fee, no expectations of meetings or working from an office, but enough of a presence to answer basic questions as needed.If you have any folks you'd like to recommend that meet all (or most) of the criteria above, please share.