Find agents, property managers, lenders, and contractors in that area and establish good relationships with them.

Would be glad to connect to better know the area, build relationships, explore jv opportunities, and/or see what is available.

Would love to form a relationship where I can provide them consistent work in return for fair prices and reliable and timely service.Thanks BP community!

Exciting and scary at the same time.Looking forward to enjoying the journey with other newbies, learning from the experienced, and make those relationships that are the heart & soul of this business.Based in Colorado and Arizona, but open to investing all over the U.S.

Read here for a more lengthy list: Questions for Hard Money Lenders.You don’t mention your state, but I suggest you stay away from strangers by borrowing locally and forming an eye-to-eye relationship with your lender.

I very much enjoy connecting with as many investors as I can just to hear their stories and make relationships.

 How did you build an relationship with other professionals to be your eyes and ears? 

I haven't heard much information about whether or not to already have an established relationship with a title company (I thought it would make sense to have a contract first, so I'm already bringing them business).

Sure, it sounds innocent from the story, but it always made me question why my boss was maintaining that relationship... of course, it was a little different because this guy was caught as the originator on the fraudulent loans, not the owner of the properties (they also were busted).

Don't look for alternative ways to give away your savings, just hold on and wait and read and learn and build relationships.