Brian Wagers is the owner/operator of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which buys apartments across the U.S. with the intent to increase net operating income. In this episode, he tells us why he recommends starting a commercial real estate meetup in your area, what economic policies he looks for in new markets, and his group’s strategy for taking on newly developed multifamily properties.    Brian Wagers | Real Estate Background Owner/operator of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which buys apartments across the U.S. with the intent to increase net operating income.  Portfolio: GP of 5,800 doors LP of About 2,000 doors Based in: Rogers, AR Say hi to him at:  elevatecig.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Greatest lesson: Stay focused and don’t get “shiny-penny syndrome.” Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content.   Sign up to be a guest on the show. FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing Register for this year's Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors: PassiveInvesting.com | DLP Capital |Reliant