You have 2 years to do your homework to figure out which neighborhoods those are or- you can also explore neighborhoods that are already well established but you'll need to lower your expectations about cash flowing the properties.  

Corner side, bricks in four sides floor to roof, large front and back yard and well established neighborhood.

If you are an investor, then you'll have a lot more reason to have conversations with other investors as well as all of the other people you're looking to network with.My suggestion would be to find an established RE agent in your area that has been around 10+ years and works with investors.

Helped establish the relationship w/ likely future financial backer.

It's all cash up front, then its send your receipt to your Ins Carrier to be applied against your deductible.The MASH establishments even have pick up & delivery buses.On a smaller scale we are seeing privately owned out patient surgery facilities that Dr's are building to avoid subscribing to the inflated hospital outpatient surgery privileges of old.

We have the other necessary elements in place: short and long term financing, investors/buyers, contractor, real estate agent, and other professional advisors.

It is especially great to connect with people who are operating businesses further along than yours is to help establish goals and even road maps.

Here is how it works at Wells Fargo:1)It has to be an account that is part of Wells Fargo Advisors.

The value of your network is much greater than the value by which they will ask you to increase the limit of your credit card to stair step you up the next level of the dream level they will try to sell you.If you can afford it, $1500 out of pocket isn't a huge amount to invest to meet a few good people, but the entire business model is based on establishing value in an illusory cult of personality.I know more useful millionaires from the bar at my local steakhouse.

However, I would like to establish criteria to evaluate my position from time to time, so I won't end up in bigger hole.T.