Aside from understanding how to build the buildings and how much they cost, you'll need to know how to understand how to analyze deals at a higher level to see if they make sense - what are the rents/sales you expect to achieve, what are your financing costs, what's the timeline....I would strongly suggest taking real estate and/or corporate finance classes as well - preferably as a minor if you're able to.  

If your current agent can't do this, I strongly suggest finding someone who can.  

Anything outside those three options is fraud...and I don't think you came on a public forum, using your full name, to ask us how to commit fraud.

If a buyer wants attend the entire inspection that's fine but the strong majority of buyers prefer showing up at the end. 

Many investors utilize different strategies in different markets and different times in the market cycle, but it’s good to nail down one key skill at a time and get strong at it.

As others have mentioned, there are a lot of networking events in the area and I strongly suggest attending as many as you can.  

Although if all your looking for is maybe one or two more units the simpler method maybe to just try it on one of your properties so you get a flavor for what it is like before you commit your whole portfolio to being refinanced. 

Steve, you should also have Hired and Non-owned Auto and strongly consider EPLI and Cyber.

What I bring to the table is:* strong analytical skills* come from a family of builders, so pretty proficient in finding the "gotchas" pretty quickly* fairly keen sense of aesthetics & what aspiring renters prefer* good knowledge of basic maintenance and repairs * 30+ years of marketing/marketing communications background* strong negotiating skillsWould love to connect with others in the area. 

Forming an LLC can make your first deal or two a little difficult, but if you have a strong relationship with a local bank then it can be a lot easier.