This doesn't happen overnight, and when you attend a networking event, I find it almost incredulous that many feel that the first time you meet someone that person is going to tell you all their secrets, give you leads, referrals, etc.

This doesn't happen overnight, and when you attend a networking event, I find it almost incredulous that many feel that the first time you meet someone that person is going to tell you all their secrets, give you leads, referrals, etc.

You might have already have done this, but I would start with casual conversation and see where it leads. 

I receive a call on the 14th and the lead guy let me know that one of the friends had died and they wanted to break the lease agreement.  

Keep my info, when you find properties, I can check the lead status for you and let you know if they still need to be deleaded. 

I get a handful of leads every month through a website I've got set up, but lack the experience to feel confident on the phone. 

It is been shown that facial hair can lead to distrust. 

I'm not real clear on what type of investing your doing but I don't see how any agent is finding out about your leads and/or giving your leads to other investors.

See also https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/585/topics/269437-20-oil-and-non-houston-marketsI think if you wait, what you call "some great looking deals" may be some greater looking deals... since the leading indicators point to some softness in the near future.

As a realtor am trying to find out out if its better to pay for Zillow buyer leads or sign up for Expireds.