Networking in the Apartment Business

When growing your land-lording business it is important to network and connect with other people with similar interests.  This is the Mastermind Principle.  Napoleon Hill described the model behind the Mastermind Alliance as “two or more minds working actively together in perfect harmony toward a common definite object.”   In our modern day world we are frequently constrained for time to meet and network with fellow peers.  It has become common place for people to do networking online. 

In the online networking world there are a great resources.  Facebook is a huge source of social networking on a very personal level. You can find just about anyone on here, even SMLA has a page. Be sure to check it out.  A great professional resource for networking is LinkedIn.  LinkedIn is an opportunity to connect with people on a professional level. Share information and knowledge as well as learn from others.  On LinkedIn there are 4,128 real estate related groups and 138 apartment related groups with thousands of members. Southern Maine Landlord Association has a group on LinkedIn as well. 

These online sites are amazing resources to connect with other people in all aspects of your business.  Use these resources to learn, contribute and network with your peers.  

James Ernst

Manager of Sherwood Properties

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