Just make sure to do your research (BP, youtube, social media accounts) but it could be a great niche if you can get the hang of it!

You are actually required to engage the professionals BEFORE you start the 1031 exchange.

The original book is a little dated but I wanted him to see that almost everything you are seeing on social media is basically about wealth and success is wrong.Another book that depending on his maturity level could either be inspiring or too much is Extreme Ownership.

I'd speak on the phone to 2-3 before engaging one, as it's a good chance to get to know them and choose one with whom you can build a long-term relationship. 

I'm excited to start engaging on these forums after hearing so much value from the Bigger Pockets podcasts (I'm something of an archivist, so I've listened to 1 through 62 so far). 

Intuition is sometimes quite a good indicator as well, and there's nothing worse than a sour relationship with a PM, or simply engaging with one who isn't responsive or transparent about things.

Direct mail, drive for dollars, fsbo ads, social media ads.

Some are still going on virtually or with social distancing.

With social distancing guidelines, it would be difficult to start a local book club, but I always find that discussing what I’ve been reading with others helps me better understand the material.

My brother and I got along, but my social life suffered.