It started small, just helping to draft LOI's, running down property leads, making calls, but the important thing was just getting in and DOING it. 

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

Wholesalers (no offense to those in the comments) who are doing this without being a foreign entity are probably co-wholesaling which is on the borderline and practically acting as an agent without a license or getting referral fees by having actual wholesalers on the ground doing deals and they just provide the leads which is different than wholesaling.

I do not have the ability to make the cold calls or marketing materials needed to source those kinds of leads so I rely on my agents, zillow, redfin, and MLS to find potential properties but of course it always comes down to the numbers.

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., 10-year interest-only options), and non-recourse structures.Competitive Rates: Recent transactions show rates ranging from 2.69% to 4.65% depending on LTV (55%–80%) and property type.Lender Specialization: Some lenders excel in specific areas:Greystone and Walker & Dunlop lead in Fannie/Freddie volume and large-scale refinancing.Arbor Realty Trust is praised for smaller-balance loans and flexibility.CREFCOA offers streamlined refinancing with 45–60 day closings and cash-out up to 80% LTV.HUD 223(f) loans provide 35-year fixed terms, ideal for stabilized properties.Questions for the Community:Have you worked with lenders like Greystone, Arbor, or Freddie Mac?

What is your average booking lead time? 

What would be your advice in choosing a neighborhood or area to start farming to gain leads?

•If your real estate broker’s license allows you to handle evictions, advertising low-cost eviction services can be one of the best lead generators.

What kind of database should I use to keep track of my leads and client base?