Look for ditches, waste ground with larger trees.  

Don't wait until it's a problem and then look for a solution; you'll drag out the process.I also recommend that you learn how to screen better.

I'm doing everything I can to learn about real estate investing (mainly via reading), and there are concerns I have about my future in this field, that I want some more clarification on, and better yet creative solutions.

I'm exploring different funding solutions to understand how others manage these situations.

Private lenders or bridge lenders may also be a good fit, as they tend to offer more creative solutions compared to traditional banks.

I let other commercial agents know what my client is looking for to leverage their network of investors and help find a solution for my clients.Best of luck!

In short, you need working windows, no cracking/chipping paint inside/outside, smoke and CO2 detectors inside, no overgrown greenery/trees outside, no holes in the walls, if you have carpet inside - it can't have stains or rips in it, and some other small stuff.

Really it's your own decision, but if you have zero money for a downpayment and your goal is to purchase an investment property now, a HELOC could be a good short-term solution. 

Whether you’re looking for traditional financing or creative funding solutions, I’m here to help you turn your investment dreams into reality.If you have any questions or want to dive deeper into specific markets, just let me know.

At one point when I explained to the sales guy the type of interoperability I needed between a CRM and a texting and RVM platform, he admitted that LM wasn't really the solution I was looking for.