Looking to build a solid team of:Investment-friendly Broker/LenderInvestment-friendly Real Estate Agent (local)Property ManagementI'm a huge believer in referrals and word-of-mouth so I'm hoping I can start from there and eventually network for more opportunities.

Thanks - you guys are right, he's just looking for better terms and a new connection - One of his go-to lenders (that we've used before as well) has retired and her replacement team leaves much to be desired.   

I am just getting started into RE investing and I am currently living in a place that I am renting for the next 5 months til I get my first property, but I want to learn as much as I can before I get that first proper...

(Near Portland/Vancouver area) I won't be licensed up there, so I need an agent on my team. 

Hey Jacob,Best advice I ever received, is "build your team."

My husband-wife Agent team was referred by family members, insistently.

I know too many of them who attended every seminar, talked to every CPA and attorney in town, read all the books - yet, they have only done 2 deals in 3 years.Without a solid business plan or, better yet, some early experience under your belt, any conversation you would have with professionals will be very broad and generic.

@Antoine D Thompson Build your team and focus.

He is willing to join my team.

@Dylan Mathias people usually do that by creating a “Team” or something similar.