Focus on strategies that align with your needs, like turnkey properties, build-to-rent options, or small multifamily buildings, especially if you prefer less hands-on management.

While you might find a lender offering low down payment options, you'll still need cash reserves for repairs, maintenance, emergency fund (ideally 3-6 months of expenses), etc.

Then you can take them off-site yourself so you have time until the next changeover or create another option for the cleaners that they go back and finish the sheets and store them so their changeovers will be easier as well.

They each offer very different options, and each have different STVR rules as well.  

I'd be happy to discuss whether or not this would be right for you if you're interested in a lower-interest option vs. a HELOC. 

Although you are a new investor, you actually have more and better options than seasoned investors.Id they need a second parking spot , rent that to them also.

Given there is a decent fee, I’m also considering the option of not getting the ADU permitted and just rent it as is for “roommates”.

I found Stessa and Digb to be the best options for organizing real estate portfolio and taxes, cheaper, and real estate focused.   

They may have been introduced to wholesaling as a low-barrier entry into real estate and never considered licensing as a viable option.Why Getting Licensed Could Be Beneficial:Access to MLS: Licensed agents can access MLS listings, making it easier to find deals and run comps.Credibility: Being licensed can increase trust and credibility with sellers and buyers.Expanded Opportunities: As you mentioned, having a license opens up the option to list properties traditionally when wholesaling isn’t the best fit.Legal Clarity: Licensing helps clarify what you can and can’t do, reducing the risk of running into legal issues that plague unlicensed wholesalers.It’s a balancing act, but for many serious operators, getting licensed seems like a logical step to expand opportunities and ensure compliance.

Yes, but the 3rd option is I pay the remaining seller note principle in cash via my own savings/lines of credit.