In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we're diving into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in real estate investing: networking with other investors.
While contractors, asset managers, and lenders are crucial, the truth is that some of the most valuable partnerships you'll ever form are with people doing the same thing you are—other investors. We discuss how to find like-minded partners, why authenticity is the foundation of trust, and how joint ventures and syndications can help you scale faster than going solo.
This conversation is packed with insights on building community, accessing off-market deals, leveraging partnerships for efficiency, and the patience required to make networking a long-term strategy for success.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:14 The power of organizations like the National REIA for networking
02:15 Why sharing knowledge accelerates your business
04:01 Turning off-market leads into partnerships and deals
05:44 Authenticity in networking: Why being genuine matters
06:11 Social media vs. In-person networking
07:27 Follow-up: turning first meetings into long-term partnerships
08:12 Meeting people with the intention to provide value
10:05 Every investor is a mentor: Building relationships by learning from each other
12:01 Leveraging partnerships for deal flow & efficiency
13:16 Joint ventures & syndications: scaling bigger together
16:04 Building trusted referral networks through partnerships
17:43 Patience in networking: Why building your network is a long game
19:15 Staying consistent, watering the grass, and plucking the weeds
Quotables
"It's not always about who can help me find the next deal, it's about building a community."
"Authenticity is the key. If you're not genuine, that'll show itself pretty quickly."
"When you work with others, you're not making less money—you're securing more properties."
Links
RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
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