I like the other recommendations, give them a seller financing offer that is their asking and a good interest rate with terms that make sense for you, and offer what the bank will let you offer.

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

It depends if you want the leads or not.In my market agents will host an open house for free as long as they get the leads.

Can anyone shed some light on what kind of down payment, terms and qualification requirements we would typically be looking at for an SBA or low down commercial loan?

Also, no counties in Texas prohibit long term rentals.

Hi All,  I have ten properties in Lufkin, including a small commercial building and a short term rental. 

It's easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis - the key is creating a strategy that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.Then, you can start defining what an ideal investment property looks like in terms of returns and property types, allowing you to evaluate opportunities that fit.Good luck!

I understand that completing long distances BRRRRs is a different kind of animal, so I am hoping to glean insight from investors who have successfully gone down this path.

Hi BP community - long time lurker, first time poster here!

If your goal is financial freedom, which is a long-term goal, not so much.Financial freedom is a long-term proposition, not a one-time event.