I am looking to network with other investors and build relationships with wholesalers in Houston, Spring, Humble. 

So having a banking relationship is good, we use two different insurance agents and they know that we split the business between the two different companies. 

I won't be investing in the riskiest/most supportable asset subclasses such as hotels, and tilt my portfolio the ones that have historically been more stable such as multifamily and single-family housing.

This is not the same business relationship.

To me, a relationship where both parties have something to lose is more likely to be successful for both sides.

Or use your lunch break at work to step out and make a few phone calls to network and build relationships. 

The good news is they have droppe significantly since then and are near their historic lows again. 

Hard work is the only way you will add value to the relationship. 

Someone suggested I get a handyman and lately I have been thinking that despite having a few contractors I have relationships with that have done quality work I don't really have a "team" or collection of people to call on that I trust for fair pricing and good work and reliability.

My goals are to replace me and my wife's current salaries through multi-family repositioning buy and holds in the next 8 years so we can spend more time with family and friends, travel, ski, hike, and give back to our local communities.Here are skill-sets of mine that I've built over the last 10 years that I think will translate well into the RE industry: project management, business development / selling, building successful teams, financial analysis, stakeholder management, strategic planning and roadmapping, and process improvement.Super pumped to be here and looking forward to learning, building relationships and working with you.