Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

Use this opportunity to refine your process next time.

Plan is rehab it rent it and refinance it to pay back private money lender.

My strategy has always been to buy in the right market cycle, renovate for value-add, rent, and refinance to release equity.

Once you hit the 11th month mark refinance pull out some cash if needed and on to the next purchase.

There is no seasoning required on a delayed purchase refinance loan. 

I will have a cash-out refinance I am going to do in Jan 2025 for the tax-sale property.

Each time I try and run my numbers for a cash-out refinance, the numbers don't make sense. 

Or as rates drop, refinance into a lower rate. 

Or to have enough equity to refinance out of an FHA mortgage into conforming with no PMI?