Pairing that with relationship-building will help you uncover off-market opportunities and find local experts who can guide you.For meetups, here are a few ideas:Indianapolis Real Estate Investors Association (Indy REIA): They have a mix of virtual and in-person events and are a good starting point for networking with other investors in the Indy market.Louisville Real Estate Investors Group (REIG): A similar organization for the Louisville market, with educational and networking opportunities.Check out BiggerPockets Meetups: Many cities have local meetups organized by investors active on BiggerPockets, and they often include virtual options.Facebook Groups: Look for local investing groups like "Indianapolis Real Estate Investors" or "Louisville REI."

By consistently researching the market and recording both my own and my colleagues’ transactions, I’ve built a substantial database of closed deals, which I use to guide my clients effectively.

Buffalo changes very quickly block to block (not just ZIP by ZIP) and it is crucial that you understand this prior to writing any checks. 

It is hard work but a small team can build them pretty quick.

I’m looking to expand my portfolio more quickly and am particularly interested in trying seller financing as a strategy.

Quote from @Rick Ilich: Thank you very much for the quick response!

Quote from @Hamish Hill: Sadly Im also having a sub-par experience.I also went with RentRedi based on the BP pro affiliation.I'm on day 3 and still don't have my listing published.Support was quick to respond, though it was confusing as my first 3 emails were responded o by 3 different people.

Long term hold, with buyer planning on carrying existing financing to term without the ability to quickly cure default — terrible strategy with huge risk for both parties.   

I wanted to get in on the ground level with the hopes of growing with their brand new education company but quickly saw how they operate and realized that’s not what I wanted.

Sometimes, just offering to handle some basic admin work or help with marketing can get your foot in the door.If you’re not sure where to begin, you could take a quick online course to brush up on the tools or skills you think might be useful.