Generally those that are buying strip centers or larger multifamily putting down millions at a time and getting a loan want a very experienced broker helping them to buy.If you do not have vast experience in the field usually a newer agent goes and works as a junior agent at a commercial firm that specializes in a specific asset class like retail, multifamily, office, industrial,etc.To do it at a high level is very specialized training and not something to dabble in.

Then pick up a few real estate investing books (from the library if possible to save money) and read them.

Since the vast majority of the time I don't personally know the previous landlord, I have no idea if they are any more credible than the applicant.That being said - I do request the info from tenants.

I know this because I buy notes and the vast majority of banks have the same mantra as me.  

The next meeting is Tuesday, January 22nd - Groton Public Library @ 6pm (meeting room 4 at the back). 

Im now working on some basic " How to landlord" books from the local library as well as the Bigger Pockets podcasts.

The people here have a vast amount of knowledge and are more than willing to share their experience and provide sound insight and advice.

The people here have a vast amount of knowledge and are more than willing to share their experience and provide sound insight and advice.

It's 7PM this Thursday at the Evans Library. 

I wish I had more opportunities to network with other investors but the vast majority of local meetups are in the middle of the day.