I am the Community Engagement Specialist for BiggerPockets as well as a DFW local investor.

I'm the Community Engagement Specialist for BiggerPockets and a local DFW investor.

I'm regularly using social media to create a strong network of local lenders, GSs and all other specialist), investors, attorneys, insurance brokers, fellow leasing agents that can help rent units,inspectors, even internet provider networking. 

As mentioned, leverage his money which would have both of you with "skin in the game" as they say. 

Hey @Khandbari Rai, you're likely going to need to dump all of your profit from the STR sale into your next project to avoid capital gains so like @Zachary Cummings said, it'll need to be a bigger project likely.There are small companies that specialize in 1031 exchanges so I would strongly suggest reaching out to a 1031 specialist before making your move.  1031s are tricky so make sure they give you their rubber stamp before you go under contract on your next move!

Hi everyone! I'm a 20 year old realtor here in Orlando and I've decided that I don't want to wait on the sidelines for much longer. I'd like to buy a condo and use it as a house hack. Even if the deal isn't the best p...

Often times there might be a specialist in your area that'll be your best option.

I'm wondering, should I accept a very minimal loss (maybe a negative cashflow of $30 a month after expenses/reserves) just to get some skin in the game?

How much has the sponsor co-invested in the deal - i.e. do they have skin in the game and how much?

Hi Josh,  I'm also a DFW area investor and the Community Engagement Specialist here at BiggerPockets.