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3 September 2007 | 5 replies
I have a great network of contacts here in memphis from my high school and I am planning on working for a commercial real estate firm right out of school.Zack
22 July 2010 | 9 replies
I would love to do some networking with those in the Indy area that are looking for wholesale properties to purchase or a way to sell their wholesale properties faster.Thanks,RJ
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24 October 2007 | 6 replies
So for this one you need to network with other investors.
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13 September 2007 | 6 replies
. ;-) Thank you and I look forward to contributing AND networking!
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11 September 2007 | 9 replies
It seems to me that, at its most fundamental level, the two keys to wholesaling are (1) establishing a large network of investors to contact, and (2) effective marketing to find the deals.
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8 September 2007 | 0 replies
It cost them dearly.Watching the “trends” would be a smart practice and I know the “big boys” of investing do that, so they don’t end up with a “stall” of purebreds with no race to go to.The “greed” of some investors is so intoxicating that, like an alcoholic, they never see disaster coming because they’re not looking anymore.Almost every night, the networks bring their “doom and gloom” reports of how horrible it is and how much more horrible it will probably be very soon.
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12 September 2007 | 5 replies
They are both social and networking where you can meet mortgage people and real estate agents that specialize in investment property as well as handymen, property managers, and many other people that might be of service to you at one point or another.
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13 September 2007 | 5 replies
I have no development experience so I will not be offering advice in that direction.As someone who is new to the market in TX it might make sense for you to delay the development efforts until you get your head around the TX market where you are.You also could look to do a few deals (rentals or just flips) to build up your network in TX.
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13 September 2007 | 4 replies
I would also suggest getting out to some of the local REI clubs to network and gain insight into the local markets from people actually investing and making it happen.
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1 October 2007 | 8 replies
I would also say that it is easier because you have a track records plus a network.