I want to make business relationships and friendships through this platform, where we can push each other to accomplish our goals and push each other to become better real estate investors.

I'm sure you and your friend have a great relationship, but a "string of acquaintances" doesn't sound like the most trustworthy source if you're going to be investing large sums of money in all honesty.there's a lot of homework that needs to be done.

@Ryan A Rodriguez-Wiggins i have my fingers crossed because my team is untested to this point, however it is made of friends of friends that i have known for years growing up, so i hope that relationship is enough to hold accountable (as well as well documented scope of work and incentivized payment schedules.)

Third, working collaboratively with the seller proved to develop a stronger relationship than had we been competitive/combative, which helped us navigate big maintenance and vacancy issues.

@Chace FraserGreat advice from everyoneI’ll reach out to the lender I have a good relationship with and see what my options are.Cheers

For years, I knew that I did not want to stay in the Northeast but up until now I haven't felt like I was ready or had a good excuse to take the plunge and move.I have been reducing the amount of "stuff" in my life for years to the point where I can now fit everything that I own in (or on) my 2011 Honda Fit.I have paid off all of my debt, have over 6 months of my current spending in cash, and have a current NW around $282k with $120k of that in a taxable account.I have a stable job as a Data Analyst that I have been working remote with since the pandemic hit.I am single with no children or pets (but do have 2 small house plants)I love walking, cycling, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking... basically all things active and outdoors.I like to reduce the amount of my personal consumption and focus on the important things in life such as my relationships, health, and finances.I am that guy in the neighborhood that always walks or bikes everywhere although I have a great car parked in the driveway.Anyway, a good friend of mine asked what I thought about moving out west with him.

Keep in mind the title company will need to keep the lights on and stay in business as well.Two key factors in real estate are numbers and relationships. 

Prospects will not be able to tell if it was mass produced or done in house, and the authenticity helps build trust.

It’s a relationship business.

@Ijeoma P. working multiple brokers is tough...sure, the first call probably went well, but this is a relationship business...I've sourced 7-deals this month and none of them went to folks that were running the broker circuit.