Put in the effort, build relationships, prove your value, and improve your odds of finding someone to help launch you on your path.

If they push back and insist it's a misunderstanding, give them a list of your problems and what they would have to do to prove the information is reliable, then give them one opportunity to apply with additional information. 

Creative FinancingFinancing can be a challenge in tough economies, but several creative strategies can make deals work: Seller Financing: Negotiate with the seller to finance part or all of the deal, reducing the need for traditional loans.

Anyone who's predicting a crash, i say prove to me that's your REAL thought's, show me what your selling. 

You don't want to just do the work and invest your own money, keep your dad on the note, and have nothing to prove you have ownership of it.I think you have the potential of something good here, but you have to have everyone who is a potential heir weigh in on it just in case.

Buying in an HOA especially at that price point that will prove to be a good performing asset will be very difficult.I curate a weekly list of the best performing STR properties in the Tampa Bay area - DM me if you would like me to add you to the list.  

Direct mail to people in tough spots (90 day notices, unpaid taxes etc). 

It will save you from having to do it down the road which could be tough if there is a tenant in there.

More lending options will definitely open at 6 months, but there are plenty at 3 months and a handfull that have no seasoning at all for cash outs, so long you can prove rehab was completed.Cheers!

Real estate investing is tough, and if you’re following those flashy Instagram gurus, it’s easy to get burned.