Would love to hear what strategies are working for you and what challenges you're facing in finding capital to move your projects forward.

They were distributing barely 2% for the past year and now have paused distributions this quarter.

Direct Mail Campaigns: Think about sending postcards or letters to homeowners in specific neighborhoods, especially those who might be facing financial challenges or have inherited properties.

If you're earning, they might show they care a little, but they're more focused on the next batch of agents to recruit.Mom & pop experience: the broker barely answered my calls but when she did, I had already found the answer myself OR she was able to share something I couldn't find on my own - experience.This helped me become very resourceful as it forced me to figure things out in case she couldn't get back to me in a timely manner.Big box experience: I went to KW and found the best 'community' feel/vibe you could ask for in the business.

That beard hides his baby face...

I already have a couple potential deals, but the biggest hurdle I'll face is finding a private money lender who's willing to lend to someone with minimal experience.

Let me close this chapter with another round of lessons.I’ve already mentioned one social media blunder that hit me right in the face: not being consistent.

However, after reflection, I realized I was becoming too emotionally attached to my first investment after a 15-year break and faced challenges finding reliable contractors.Update (5/17/23):After three failed contractor attempts, I finally secured a reliable one.

What are the most common challenges investors face in these neighborhoods, and how can they be mitigated?

If you figure out how much you would need to have passively to just get by bare minimum, and still get the occasional coffee or take out then you can figure out what you would need to buy for property to achieve this.