The best thing I have learned is to network with others in the industry.

4) Build your reputation as an expert by; networking, talking at real estate investing groups, posting here, writing a blog etc.

John,You do not need all of that.What you need is a good commercial broker with a network of good lenders,title,etc.Each one of those types of assets of triple net you mentioned have their own finance structures.For example a pharmacy you can get in with 5% down and non-recourse with a 25 year term and amort.There are no rent bumps in almost all cases until the option period kicks in and it is minimal.Pharmacies are more like an annuity that you will own free and clear after 25 years throwing off good cash flow when it's paid off but being next to zero cash flow during the term..Until then you get depreciation.The lenders will usually go to DSCR of 1.01.With restaurants most are recourse unless investment grade and the lenders want a DSCR of 1.25 to 1.30.With restaurants you typically achieve rent bumps of 1.5 to 2 percent annually but because of DSCR are putting down 20 to 25% of LTV.How much money do you have today so far??

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Through networking and sites like this, you can find people that will usually hook you up with who they use.

You may know that crowdfunding is an online money-raising strategy that began as a way for the public to donate small amounts of money often through social networking websites.

We'd still like to network with some local people.

Richard Chang Go onto HGTV or DIY television and you'll find a lot of great ideas.

I can see the meetings will be great for learning and networking.

Title companies don't overlook DIY deeds like they used to.