While this book is geared towards investors, it offers valuable insights into the mindset and strategies of successful real estate professionals, which can be adapted to lending.

If you lack connections where you invest, having someone on the ground is valuable.

The TLDR is that if you can take the money you would have otherwise put in the property and invest it somewhere with higher returns then you could be better off doing it that way even if it means smaller or no monthly cashflow because money in your hand now is more valuable than the same money in the future.

Obtaining a real estate license, collaborating with wholesalers, and reaching out to local investors can provide valuable insights.

Additionally, I am well-versed in the tax benefits of using an S Corp to treat each property as inventory, which can save you on short-term gains.Don't waste your valuable time on bookkeeping when you could be focusing on other important aspects of your business.

Document Valuables: Maintain detailed inventories with photos.3.

Membership is quite restricted but the intel is incredibly valuable.  

Not only will you save money, but you’ll also gain valuable knowledge and connections that can benefit you in future projects.

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This is really valuable information @Drew Sygit!