I do not want to target absentee owners since every investor iv'e ever talked to does that, any other suggestions.

Yesterday, I was talking to friend who has a condo near the convention center... she rents out her place around $180-$200 per night.

Are these leasing options you are talking about?

I don't think I've been to REEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 176:00PMREAL ESTATE WHOLESALE / FLIP / SELF-DIRECTED IRA WORKSHOPSSelf-Directed IRA And Real Estate Basics31 Investors goingAnother Meetup by Ryland in FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 12:00PM PASSIVE CASHFLOW W/REAL ESTATE FOR THE WORKING PROFESSIONALWalk the talk while 'Walking at Heritage Park'Marina Park PavillionA meetup by @Lane K, a great out of state passive income investorREAPS is also a good place as long as that is the kind of community you seek.  

In J Scott's book on flipping he recommends going to Home Depot or Lowes early in the morning and talking to the contractors that are picking up materials.

Talk to your bank and see if you qualify for both loans.

Certainly I would talk to an accountant familiar with  real estate.

Message me and we can talk. 

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Would love to connect and talk shop sometime soon!