Then once you learn the ins and outs of it you can grow bigger.

It is interesting to see that quite a few primary markets (Phoenix, Colorado, Charlotte, Indianapolis) are still seeing stable occupancy rates and growing rents in both Lifestyle and rent by necessity apartment groups.

Nothing against any of that as it's all necessary, but I don't seem to be able to locate a good group that is simply folks who want to learn, grow, and share ideas together.Does anyone know of any groups like that?

Let’s grow these pockets

Several years ago we were looking for a new market to invest in.For us, the water street project was a contributing factor for us choosing to invest in Tampa Bay.If you invest where the big players are building you're more likely to do well.Starbucks sets up shop in areas that are growing. 

As you grow and your exposure increases, you introduce more and more pillars into your strategy to introduce more "stop-gaps" into your asset protection strategy.

Otherwise, you grow a body of homeowners who are much less likely to approve a tax levy the next time one rolls around. 4. 

Likewise, if you do not really need current income, you can do things like lending with the plan and let that grow tax deferred. 

I thought this would most likely my best bet for rapid growth.My strategy is fairly similar to what you did, and I really believe a 3 or 4 plex would make things even better, but good deals on those are really tough to find in my area.

Do a deal, and others will want to partner with you after you have proved you can kick butt on your own; it will grow from there. 3 books: Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Secrets of The Millionaire Mind by Harv Ekler, and The Richest Man in Babylon.