But one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in my journey is that relationships are often the most critical part of success.

Trust and referrals are the lifeblood of building relationships in the real estate investment world.

At the end of the day, whether small or large deals it always comes down to relationships.

Regardless of the type of lender you work with, building a trusting relationship is crucial.

Building strong relationships with lenders is critical and the easiest way to do that is to be easy to work with. 

There are four key principles that guide me:- Consistency is everything- Never stop learning- Take Action- Value relationships over everything else1) Consistency is everything There are multiple things that I do every single day- Read – 10+ minutes.

Nearly all of our business came from the relationships that our originators had built over the years. 

Quote from @La Toya Flowers Butler: I'm a newbie to real estate investing, looking to learn, cultivate business relationships, and invest!  

It can help build some incredible relationships and really learn some great tips from the pros!

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