I stuck to it and it has treated me well over the years.I did not start investing ( other than buying a home to live in) till many years later..

That’s when I realized I already had a strong connection to the Tampa Bay area—my aunts and uncles live in Largo, just 30 minutes from this home.

I've helped dozens of tenants become home owners through lease options.

Obviously, you should work with a good agent, lender, and home inspector to assist with each phase to ensure you are getting the best deal.

I've seen some people house hack a single family home by renting out the rooms, but keep in mind that traditional lenders would not be able to use the income from renting out the rooms (known as boarder income) towards additional income on the application.

Would love to connect and be a resource to you anyway that I can - I'm a realtor, and investor in the area and have some tips & tricks you can implement into your business and see if it helps! 

Do you have any tips on how to approach and structure deals with private lenders for scaling?

I'm struggling because the first 3 homes I bought were homerun off market deals 3-4 years ago w/ great cash flow and appreciation. 

This will be my first home purchase, and I am aiming to invest in multi-family properties.What should I be aware of when purchasing a multi-family property?

Second home loan , conventional How did you add value to the deal?