Making the most of trips

When you are out of town, how many times have you stopped in a real estate office to introduce yourself? I have to say more often than not I get busy and it doesn't get done but just think of the possibilities! There is a chance to make a face-to-face contact with someone and get a idea of what they're like--a lot more than is possible from a phone call or email. I make at least 3 trips a year to the Phoenix area. What a great way to cultivate some relationships. There are probably more opportunities for me to refer someone to Phoenix but who knows when they may have someone moving to the Oklahoma City area.

And there are potential tax implications too. By making an office visit, wouldn't that make the trip tax deductible? I think so, but some of you accountants out there, what about it?

I know one thing......tax deductible or not, I'm going to make a stop in a real estate office on my next trip to wherever and if nothing else, hopefully make a new friend.