Welcome Cheree, If you look in the Network link on this site, who should see Events.

Hi John, I'm constantly assessing the economy, real estate, and other events and how I approach the market.

I highly recommend using the awesome tools provided here on BP to learn the basics of analysis and underwriting.A few tips to get started and your continued learning:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.Read Beginner’s Guide.Check out BP Podcasts.Find upcoming real estate events and meetups near you.If you'd like to tag someone in the conversation, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person that appears below the comments box.

In my mind you only replace a roof on a house or non sensitive commercial setting(ei not a server farm) when you have leaks that cannot be fixed, or you have a insurance event like a hail storm.  

Real Estate investing is a full time sport with the potential for catastrophic financial risk.

Early on, the best thing is to go to meetups and networking events to meet other folks who have done this before.Chicago Real Estate Investor Meetups (straightupchicagoinvestor.com) I also recommend you listen to the Straight Up Chicago Investor's Podcast. 

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

Have you had any luck finding local meetups or events?

Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

My wife had nothing to do with our early real estate investing, but I took her to a group event in Dallas and then we had a nice weekend hanging out doing touristy things.