Additionally, we must maintain a network of legal, financial, and industry experts who can provide insights and guidance on navigating complex regulatory environments and geopolitical risks.These additional strategies have been very effective for me personally and I believe that these can be helpful for every CRE investor.

Have you seen any in person?

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

@Travis Andres @Brian Malavsky If you're looking for AI messaging, my team has developed an in-house PMS that is now public called Hostvana (hostvana.io) who's core competency is messaging (along with free lock integration and other features) and is more advanced than Hospitable's for a very affordable price.Here are some recent replies in my personal account inbox:https://ibb.co/nk8KWbR (cleaning fee policy question)https://ibb.co/sgP0qmr (parking question and check on status)https://ibb.co/HCKVPd8 (random question answered with previous context)https://ibb.co/gv0tY16 (early check-in reply after checking calendar.

@Tony Blasioli yeah as of yet I have not heard of one person that has successfully closed with Constructive Loans as of yet.

I've done several house-hacks personally and many, many house-hacks for clients. 

They can ACH it, walk in to a branch with cash or a personal check, etc.I know a lot of people find these third party vendors convenient, but to me it just puts another link in the chain between the tenant's payment and my revenue. 

Obviously I don't want this person filing my return, I'm already in touch with others.

Check those two lists against all of the lists and articles you have been reading to see where the closest crossover is.That is how you find a competitive advantage.If you build an out-of-state funnel with everyone you just met, you will not have a competitive advantage.Number 1 above gives you a personal, geographic advantage.

Something I keep in mind when researching on YouTube is finding someone the most similar to myself in regard to personality, so that when you viewe their videos, you could see myself easily applying the information.