Following up consistently.

At that rate the investments cashflow nicely.One big concern in this model that some investors are still being talked into funding ground up construction.  

I would like to know if there are any big real estate clubs in the east bay that I can network and hold monthly meet ups?

Hi Yu Jin,Dayton is a step up from Toledo but also comes with a step up in price.The numbers make sense in many Ohio cities.You make money when you buy and not when you sell.So look for off market (We do a lot of direct to seller), negotiate hard, buy with cash and buy quickly.Great deals don't last so you need to know the numbers very well in your target market.I've flipped hundreds of properties in Toledo since 2014 and am glad to say that I know the market like my back pocket.All I need is the address, scope of work and how much I can buy it for.Quick access to AREIS, the MLS to run comps and "ka ching".I know if it's a deal or not.Immerse yourself in the market and become a market expert on the numbers.Nothing comes easy mate and all good things take time.If you are looking to build a rental portfolio in Ohio you have to build a big one.Buying 1 or 2 properties and expecting a significant impact to your bottom line from a net-worth or cashflow standpoint isn't worth the risk IMO.In all sub $100,000 markets, it's important to build a large portfolio as there is a high likelihood that you will have repairs and vacancy on 1 or 2 properties at any given moment.Just my opinion and all the best.

That brings up a host of questions:What if I don't like how they are managing the property? 

Your agent, if you have one, should be able to draft this up for you. 

Without a cost segregation this could be difficult unless the roof has been replaced after the initial purchase.Yes, this exact example came up on another thread https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1208120-roof-... 

Successful wholesale operators spend $10,000 per month and up on marketing /lead generation5.

The example that was given to me was that if your property goes up in value $100,000 in a year, you would owe the irs $25,000 at the end of the year wether you sell the property or not. 

(Source)*Google Office Building in Reston*Source: Global Tech Cities: Washington, D.C.Source: The Changing Face of the Dulles CorridorSource: Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real EstateBXP had plans approved in 2018 to build Reston Next, a 4.4 million square feet mixed-use development, and one of the first big developments to go up around the new Reston Town Center Metro.