Quote from @Palak Patel: Hi everyone,I am new to the rental business and just purchased my first rental property.

I am on the other side of the bridge in Virginia - there is a good amount of DC area people here on BP

I took the course last October... got swamped in my currently real estate business... went through a 90 day "challenge" course with RAL academy....

Thanks Ryan, now that I’m out of my busy season for work I would def love to attend.

I’m especially interested in value-add opportunities where I can renovate and increase equity.I’m here to learn from experienced investors, connect with like-minded people, and share my journey along the way.

Before going get the list, what you think its worth and see what people buy it for. 

Quote from @Dan Farsht: I am looking to connect with other hard money lenders in the upper Midwest (our business is currently concentrated in the Greater Milwaukee Area). 

The most successful people that I have heard on podcasts and met in real estate know that it is all about getting a single here and there and then going to get a homerun while doing those singles.

I think that areas on the outskirts of desirable cities where many people are moving (ie: Charleston) have great long term potential, as eventually people start to rent right outside the downtown area when prices rise. 

I own a mortgage company, so I have my loan officers use this Fannie Mae income calculation tool for all business for self borrowers: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/applications-technology/income-calculator .