Then, once you have a proof of concept and a proven track record (even a few deals), you can show them the kind of deals that you have done (ie past examples) and ask them if they would be interested in something like this if/when you land that next deal.

In addition, read some more books (all the BP titles are great), continue to engage on the the BP forum and binge listen to the BP podcast when you have time 😉 Real estate investors make money at every point in the RE cycle. 

But, I DID send my ID and proof of residence to one of these guys but it was not Michael Treat Larry but another guy named John David.

The numbers are usually averaged out from peak cycles and comps are hand selected to make the place look like it’s worth more than it is.

@Armando GarciaHey  brother if you can show proof of your results,,I guarantee you people will pay you GURU money to teach them.  

We've all seen the wild 'boom/bust' cycles in real estate, and South Florida can almost be considered ground zero on the east coast when the market goes sideways.

Try using someone that can provide proof of income and you can give them a piece of the pie until you refinance or have your own income that will suffice.

My process for new tenants is that they get the keys on the day that I get the first month's rent, the deposit(s), the signed lease (which I counter sign and give them back a copy of), - and proof from the utility companies that the utilities are in their name.

Hey all,I am wondering if you wouldn't mind throwing some suggestions at me for books, podcasts, documentaries, blogs, or anything else pertaining to navigating a down economic cycle as an active real estate investor.

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