If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

@Braden Heard start farming & growing your personal network to find deals that you can start out wholesaling, then flipping, then buy & hold as rentals to build wealth.Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

Before I purchase an insurance policy I wanted to seek some guidance on the best way to proceed.I received 1 quote so far for a HO3 policy that has 600k+ of dwelling coverage, 70k of additional structure, 450k personal property, 200k loss of use, 500k liability, and a few extras like equipment breakdown, water backup, service line.

Personally I had better luck with a manager that I hired to work FOR me.

Talk to these people in person and steer the ship in the correct direction or end up with an eviction (nobody wins).  

Here are my top picks: (Disclaimer: I personally struggle at using these platforms as often as I should whether it's for real estate or for my auto reconditioning business)Facebook: Great for joining investor groups, keeping connections up to date.LinkedIn: Ideal for networking with other professionals and establishing yourself as an industry expert.Instagram: Perfect for showcasing properties through high-quality photos, videos, and virtual tours.YouTube: Powerful for posting property tours and educational content to attract a wide audience.Twitter: Excellent for sharing real-time updates and engaging in industry discussions.Which social media platforms have you found most helpful for your real estate business? 

“Business equity line of credit: Use Real Estate as Equity” up to $500k, interest only. gather your business and personal tax returns, financial statements, articles of incorporation and other legal documents.”Vectra Bank - ColoVeritex, Texas HELOCWAFD Bank.

Provide a curated welcome package with local snacks, a bottle of wine, and a personalized note.

Adding a personal touch, like a handwritten note, can increase response rates.

This is one of my personal properties near downtown Gatlinburg.