I've sometimes wondered the same thing, but I have since shifted my focus onto networking with other investors.

If you have an easy deal then the banker will approach their vast network to make sure that you get the best possible options.  

Just move your mouse over the down arrow next to your profile image and you'll be able to effortlessly switch between your various identities on our network.- Company profiles also include a public feed so interested parties can see the kind of dashboard posts you're making to help them determine if they want to follow.

We were definatly thinking about still joining just for the networking opportunites and I was planning to attend the meeting this month of the 15th.

I understand the concept of OPM and utilizing hard money lenders to fund an investment purchase, I guess it all comes down to networking and getting to know the right people to actually make it happen, as is how it works in any field/industry.

Hey everyone, after years of watching DIY Network, reading every book I can find and listening to hundreds of hours of podcasts, I figured it's time for me to take a more proactive approach to real estate investing.

So start networking with Realtors, get introduced, and then those "big players" will teach you exactly what you should be looking for - and they'll be thrilled to do so.

I've seen investors and other wholesalers here so I hope to network with others and maybe find some mentors and future partners on top of the wealth of knowledge that's on the site.So that's my background and goals, if anyone has any suggestions comments or and guidance they can offer me, all will be welcomed.

In a more advanced model, I add expense ratio to with vacant lots, and also add in the cost of adding homes to the lots, then the sales that add back in cash flow.

But now I have to build my network all over again...As for your list Andrew...