Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Quote from @Kevin Robert Highgate: The ability to invest in property and replace your W2 income quickly is tough.

Additionally, consider operational costs like cleaning, staffing, and marketing, as they can quickly add up.For management, outsourcing to a professional property manager or leveraging tech platforms for bookings and operations could streamline things, especially if you plan to scale.

As for funding, hard money can cut into profits, but it’s useful for scaling quickly.

Quick tips:1st - you do not need income to get financing.

This allowed us to close quickly and focus on adding value.

The forum is very responsive and you will likely get a response very quickly from the members here. 

The hard money lender I worked with was instrumental in closing quickly, and I partnered with a fantastic general contractor who helped me stay on track despite the challenges.

The hard money lender I worked with was instrumental in closing quickly, and I partnered with a fantastic general contractor who helped me stay on track despite the challenges.

“Ricardo, I like the way you’re thinking—turning a 2-unit property into a 4-unit is exactly how you create value and scale quickly.