Traditional lenders won’t approve it, and hard money lenders who offer this type of financing all the time look for experience, assets, or strong equity in the deal.Partnering with someone who has financing or experience is realistic approach when starting.

My criteria is cash on cash return.

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The area has seen growth in both the residential and rental markets, making it a potentially lucrative investment.For financing, you can explore options like conventional loans, FHA loans (for owner-occupied properties), or even local programs that might offer lower down payments for investment properties.

You've offered to recommend some CPAs.

Hey BP Crew!My name is Max Nelson, I am a Bay Area based Investor with a single Family home in Santa Cruz, CA that is a Short Term/Mid Term Rental and a Duplex in Bend, Oregon. I have spent the last few years working ...

Quote from @Kristian Forbes: Yes - I've been keeping an eye on this one!!

Almost all the attendees were new...there was a raise of hands of people who had at least 2 deals under their belts.

Are you planning on continuing to work in tech?

The property sat on the market for a month before an offer came in, but the buyer backed out at closing.