But, if you make it a part of your life to drive a new street every day, send out 50 -100 letters per month, hand out business cards and tell everyone you are a real estate investor- you can build your reputation and grow.The best thing is you can be the only game it town.

Sometimes that personal benefit can be positive - for example, someone being really helpful so that they can build a reputation/network which may be leveraged down the road.

Even looking at your best interests, the last thing you want to do is try and close a deal that you cant close- that effects the way everyone involved feels and 1 time can be enough to effect you reputation.

I'll move pretty quickly on one turnkey out of state deal from a reputable provider here, just to get my feet wet.

Good impressions and a job well done build a solid reputation.

.), you must contribute one of the following to get a deal done:Land (The Deal): You can locate a really good deal, conduct the due diligence, draft the investment summary, locate a reputable property manager, obtain debt financing quotes and raise equity to close the transaction.Labor (The Expertise/Property Management):You can locate a capital partner who has a deal and provide property management services to increase the value and generate an attractive return to investors. 

Lifestyles Unlimited reports getting some pocket deals due to a reputation of closing. 

You cannot buy a reputation...they are earned!

Which plan is best for you will depend on many variables such as your current age, investment goals, tax profile, etc.The best way to get started on answering that question is to contact one of the reputable firms offering self directed IRA & 401(k) plans.  

Just trying to bring some perspective.....I know....some one will get on here and talk about time wasters and such....absolutely true, time is your most valuable asset....But reputation is also very important, as is excellence.