I'm currently exploring the world of real estate investing and have become particularly interested in the role of private money lending within this space.What strategies have you found most effective in securing private loans for real estate deals?

@Michael VelezThe best thing you can do is join a local real estate investing club.

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Additionally, do you think masterclasses or training programs are worth the investment?

I already have an investment analysis workbook built that tells me everything I need to know to make a purchase decision, NOI, COC, ROI, and if the property will achieve the appropriate coverage ratio to be funded. 

I wouldn't touch anything outside the urban core. if your strategy is to buy existing and old I'd recommend not to. as a newer investor depending on your liquidity look at build to rent development. building investment properties below market value by 25% and refinancing out of it to do it again. the urban core has tax abatements as well that are 15 years right now you can apply for. that means that taxes will be around $600 to $800 per year. there's cash Flow but the existing inventory market dried up a few years ago in the urban core. local realtors are going to push you to the trash areas like hilltop, south linden, etc because it's the only place numbers work. columbus is great, but remember a tenant who pays $1800 a month is different than a tenant who pays $900 a month. let me know if I can help any other way! 

@Luke FrugeHello - just curious - why not invest where you are located?

I am looking to invest in some properties in DFW but did not realize how many houses had foundations issues here due to the clay soils. 

I am not investing with GoodEgg!

You want to work with private money, not residential mortgage companies for investment properties.