u/Zaneschnak45

Drop your state below.
If someone else is investing in the same market, connect with each other.
You never know where your next partnership might come from.

If you’re brand new to real estate, what’s the biggest thing confusing you right now?
No judgment here. Ask anything.
Let’s make this a place where beginners actually get real answers.

I’ve bounced around different parts of real estate and every time I learn something new, I end up thinking, “I wish someone had told me that earlier.”
What’s one lesson that would’ve saved you time, money, or headaches when you first started?

I’ve noticed one of the biggest challenges in real estate isn’t finding information—it’s finding the right people.
Whether it’s a reliable investor, wholesaler, agent, contractor, lender, or boots on the ground in another market, good connections can make all the difference.
I found r/TheNetworkingLounge The Networking Lounge—a community focused on helping real estate professionals connect across all 50 states, share knowledge, and build relationships that lead to real opportunities.
If you’re looking to expand your network, collaborate on deals, or simply meet more people in the industry, I’d love to see you join the conversation.
What do you think is the hardest part about networking in real estate today?

honest question. On my first flip I budgeted 15% for contingencies and ended up using almost all of it. On my second I did 20% and still went over.

Latest one was a plumbing issue. Found a wet spot behind the dishwasher during demo. Classic. Called someone to check it out and they found more damage behind the tiles. had to reroute a couple of pipes and redo part of the wall.

Called a burst pipe repair sydney to come in with their camera gear and check the rest of the house just in case. Found a few more spots that looked sus but werent leaking yet. probably saved me from a future call from a buyer.

So now im wondering what everyone else does. Do you just accept that theres always something unexpected and pad your budget accordingly? Or do you do extra inspections before buying to minimise surprises? Feels like every house has hidden problems.

Let’s get to know who’s in the room.
Drop a comment with:
📍 State/Market:
💼 What you do: (Wholesaler, Investor, Agent, Lender, Contractor, Property Manager, etc.)
🎯 Current Goal: (Find deals, partners, buyers, funding, learn, etc.)
🤝 How can the community help you?

I’ll start:
📍 Currently building a nationwide networking community.
💼 Passionate about real estate, investing, and connecting professionals.
🎯 Goal: Build relationships in all 50 states and create a place where people can find partners, share opportunities, and grow together.
You never know who might be looking for exactly what you offer.
Let’s make some connections. 👇

🏡 Welcome to The Networking Lounge — a growing community built to connect real estate professionals across all 50 states.
Whether you’re a wholesaler, investor, agent, lender, contractor, flipper, property manager, or just getting started in real estate, this space is designed for you to network, collaborate, learn, and grow.
Real estate is a relationship business—and the goal here is simple:
connect the right people with the right opportunities at the right time.

🔑 What you can do here:
Share deals, leads, and opportunities
Ask questions and learn from experienced members
Find partners and build real estate teams
Exchange strategies, tools, and market insights
Expand your network nationwide

💬 Discord Community (In Progress)
We’re also building out a Discord server alongside this community to make real-time networking, deal sharing, and conversations even easier.
This will add faster communication, better organization, and stronger collaboration as the community grows.

🛠️ Moderator Opportunities
As this community expands, we’re looking for reliable moderators to help keep things organized, active, and valuable.
If you’re experienced in real estate, active in the community, and want to help build something meaningful from the ground up—reach out or comment below. We’re building a solid team, not just a group.

📍 Start here:
Drop a comment and introduce yourself:
Your state
Your role in real estate
What you’re looking to learn or build

Glad to have you here—let’s build connections that turn into real deals.

My wife and I are honestly devastated and still trying to process what happened.

Yesterday, we brought home a beautiful baby Rottweiler puppy from a breeder in France. We had been excited for weeks. The breeder’s dogs looked healthy, the parents appeared healthy, and everything seemed legitimate.

From the moment we got him, he was a sweet puppy. He played, explored, cuddled, and acted pretty normal overall. The only thing that seemed a little unusual was his breathing. He always seemed to breathe like he had just finished running around, even when he was resting or lying down. Since we had only had him for a few hours, we weren’t sure if it was stress from traveling, excitement, or something else.

The next day, we started working on kennel training. He laid down, and shortly afterward he passed away.

No trauma. No warning signs that would make you think this was about to happen. One minute we were making plans for our future with him, and the next we were rushing to figure out what happened.

The breeder has been cooperative, refunded our money, and is currently having an autopsy performed because they are just as confused as we are.

What makes this even harder is that the photos I’m attaching were taken only about 30 minutes apart. Looking at them now, it’s hard to believe they were from the same day.

Has anyone ever experienced something like this with a puppy? Could the breathing have been a sign of a congenital heart issue, respiratory problem, or something else entirely?

We’re not looking to blame anyone. We just want answers and maybe some peace of mind because right now we’re completely shocked and heartbroken.

Rest easy, little guy. ❤️