Just realize you are playing a game that can come back and bite you.  

So it's pretty risky to put loans out solely on relationship with no skin in the game.

Our purpose as a newsletter and service is to do exactly the opposite of providing generic lists of properties daily.

I'm sharing the email content that I have provided to Roseville & Elk Grove, California investors which I work with.

Since I'm new to the game I was planning to set aside 30k to 20k of that money to use as cash reserves. 

I understand it is a difficult market at the moment (High interest, High prices, etc), and I have no problem playing the waiting game.

We have a few mentors who are alumni operating smaller GPs who could provide deal flow and hopefully mentorship as well).What should I be considering that I may not be?

I want to put in place some incentives for new tenants and want to know if anyone on BiggerPockets has done something similar.Here are a few ideas I have had:First Month Free: Sign a 13-month lease and get your first month freePets: No pet fee for the first 6 months, year, etcRent Discounts: Offer a discounted rent for the first month or two fortenants who sign a pre-lease agreement before a certain date.Waived Fees: Waive application fees, administrative fees, or securitydeposit for tenants who pre-lease.Free Utilities: Offer to cover utilities such as water, electricity,or internet for a certain period for tenants who sign a pre-lease.Upgrade Packages: Provide upgrades or amenities such as free parking,access to a fitness center, or a smart home package for those whopre-lease.Gift Cards or Vouchers: Offer gift cards or vouchers to localbusinesses such as restaurants, cafes, or grocery stores as a signingbonus.Flexible Lease Terms: Offer flexible lease terms, such as shorterlease lengths or the option to renew at the same rate, to incentivizetenants to pre-lease.Refer-a-Friend Program: Encourage current tenants to refer friends orfamily by offering them a reward if their referral signs a pre-leaseagreement.Early Move-In: Allow tenants who pre-lease to move in a few days earlyat no additional cost.Guaranteed Parking: If parking is limited, offer guaranteed parkingspots for tenants who sign a pre-lease agreement.

Decide which game you want to play.

I am based in Pensacola, FL and looking to purchase a duplex for the purpose of house hacking to get my feet wet in the REI game.