People did not have BiggerPockets, YouTube, podcasts, or hundreds of books on real estate investing.

I’ve seen firsthand how being plugged into a strong local network can help you find off-market deals or avoid costly repairs.PS: Did you know Cleveland’s real estate market has some of the most affordable properties compared to other major metros in the US?

I am a licensed FL Realtor and part owner of a FL Real Estate Brokerage.

I'm an educator, a personal caocher and business advisor and since my kids has grown up 10 years ago I started doing real estae in Israel, where I live.A few years ago we went into some 3rd party investments in the USA, as part of an LLC group of investors- one in Manhattan and one in Atlanta.Based on the experince I have with those market (as well as Newtom MA, where I lived for 3 years) I lately decided to choose Milwaukee as my next market, focusing at the moment on single family houses.I'm looking into 3/2 single familiy houses to buy and will be happy to work with local agents and build a team.

On our development side we stopped going because it was getting too costly and time consuming to deal with.Not sure if they are still around, but check out ForeclosureRadar.com.

In addition to the conference I've outgrown, I've attended the big OREIA several times as well as the biggerpockets -original- conference a long time ago. 

I actually moved from Florida to Columbus for the real estate.

I'm a real estate investor based in Houston.

Quote from @Dustin Tucker: Hello,I have a client with an adult family home in Washington State, they are looking to do a cash out refinance.Here is the property info: $570,000 Appraised Value, $2829 Annual Insurance, $3,000 Market Rent, $4,200 Actual Rent, $5,175 Annual Taxes.Borrower has a 720 Fico, and owns 4 other properties, let me know if you can do this.Thanks I have a friend who specializes as a real estate agent for assisted living in Washington State.

Lending attorneys are not the same as real estate attorneys.