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The digital world is full of different perspectives and this is already more time than I care to share on this topic any more.

I would appreciate a meaningful conversation with an authoritative person on this topic, not in the forums.Can you address the decline of lead quality I and others are experiencing? 

These events are great places to meet people who are serious about real estate investing and might be interested in partnering up.When you do find someone you think you can work with, start with small, low-risk deals to build trust and see how the partnership works out.Also, take some time to educate yourself more on wholesaling through the resources available on BiggerPockets, such as articles, podcasts, and forums.

He was not allowed to bring a live in girlfriend without my approval but I read previous topics on this situation and most said to leave it alone or add her to the lease.  

If you happen to know more information on this topic it would be great you could share it as well.

In fact, I’m working on an article about it as we speak to spread the word.

Probably rambled a little too much there and went off topic, but I just wanted to give Thomas Gagnon and Patti Robertson for giving those good answers.

I have never cold called or found off market deals so wholesale will be a challenge for me but lets connect if you can offer advice on the topic.

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