I'm not necessarily looking to invest in this area (probably upstate), but looking to meet people in the area I can learn from/build a like-minded community to keep me motivated.

2) Lenders - where did you find success in your early days building a network and pipeline of actionable investment opportunities?

The past couple years, this tenant has taken liberties with some things around the property that have created a safety hazard for others in the building and a liability for us as the owners.

You usually have to do significant renovations to the property and build up to that kind of return over time.

Not quite a new member as I've been lurking these forums for years, finally deciding to get serious and figured doing the "New Member Introduction" post would be a good step.Briefly about me:  I'm currently working as a merchant mariner (3rd Mate) and I travel for work about half the year, looking to get into real estate investing to supplement my income and begin building a portfolio during the half of the year when I am home.  

Baselane is a banking and bookkeeping platform build specifically for real estate investors by real estate investors so I find that it provides everything I need and nothing I don't.

Build out your core 4 team before you start

@Joseph MuleroTo build a successful real estate portfolio, consider house hacking and the BRRRR method, which recycles capital and acquires more properties.

We're funding in excess of $35mm a month in short-term, construction loans, so we're doing something right.As for the idea that some construction manager builds your rehab schedule is false.

I'm putting solar panels on a new 4 plex build so I can pay all utilities under a single payment and make life easier for everybody as it is a medium term to short term rental.