STR properties here do very well and that is a niche I have deep roots in.

. - Rates are bound to take a nice dive before that time and you might be cuffed to the railroad tracks.

This could be an individual person willing to give you money, or a private bank, or an organization or business of some sort.The long answer is much longer and if you're interested in diving into the topic here's a few resources I can recommend:These are two great books (also available as audio books and e-books) that go over the fundamentals of what private lending are, what it means to raise capital, how to find deals to buy with private capital, and a lot more.

After years of service, I'm diving into my second career focused on real estate investment, I have a particular interest in flips and short term rentals.I'm also a licensed real estate agent in Washington and have a strong drive to succeed in this field.

It looks like transaction activity has finally bottomed, but we’re still deep in the trough.

Surely the mighty NY real estate industry has stakeholders with deep pockets and an army of attorneys to work on this thing, no?

If you're diving into BRRRR opportunities, I'd be glad to help you assess deals or explore financing options.

Instead, I’m teaming up with a trusted partner from Anniston, AL, which has made my wife feel more comfortable with the plan :).I’ve been diving deep into the Birmingham market, using local resources and data to shape my investment strategy.

I love that about our business if we are not ginning with a client we just fire them with no repercussions just like Jim fired me long ago and before I could get out there and get some deep fried Ruben balls..

Transitioning from one field to another can be daunting, but you've come to the right place to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded people.It's awesome that you've already dived into some real estate reading; that curiosity and willingness to absorb information will definitely help you as you figure out your next steps.