Note if I had purchased in 2022 in my market, I would have done alright due to the appreciation but in my 2022 underwriting I was depicting 0% near term appreciation (I strive for conservative underwriting).You have a choice to either pursue RE or not.  

Hi BP Family, A quick thank you to some of the seasoned REI’s actively posting that strive to help us newcomers understand and use the forum the best way possible!

Whether it be at a networking event or having a local investor come by our headquarters for a tour, we strive to meet our LP's face to face any chance we can get. 

We use a YTDpaystub and last year’s W-2(s) to calculate income several different ways:Hourly or salary income calculated to a monthly amountYTD income divided by number of YTD monthsYTD + W-2(s) income divided by the corresponding number of monthsIf these numbers vary too much, then we investigate and require an acceptable Letter of Explanation.Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment to make surethey’ll always be able to pay the rent on time.

If you have a reliable, thorough cleaner and you are striving for 5 star ratings, I would pay the cleaner whatever they request.When I finally found such a cleaner, I asked her how much she wanted to make it worth her while to guarantee my unit would be cleaned perfectly and on time.

We also strive for long term tenants and have had tenants who stayed more than 30 years. 

If you have liquid reserves - say $10k +, and IF the property is in good, not average, not fair, but GOOD condition, and the property is not in a “war zone” and not in a declining area, and the property is not in a city where it is or can be subject to rent control, then you might have negotiated the deal most investors strive for but seldom achieve. 

This feedback is important, and I’ll address it to ensure consistency and transparency in our communication.What We OfferAt Partner Driven, we strive to stand out by delivering on our promises:100% Financing: We cover the costs of acquiring and rehabbing properties, which can be a significant barrier for many investors.Coaching and Support: Ongoing, personalized coaching and team support to help you navigate and succeed in your real estate ventures.Software Tools: Access to software for finding and tracking off-market and pre-auction properties.Profit Sharing: We operate on a 50/50 profit split, sharing both the risks and rewards of each deal.Importance of Self-EducationYour advice about self-education is spot-on.

When money is the goal, we strive to get it too quickly.

We do have an initial fee, but we strive to offer substantial value in return through our 100% financing, ongoing coaching, and profit-sharing model.