Once I have a strong system set up, I don't want to dedicate too much time to real estate, though.It's also important to note that I'm a US citizen who wants to invest in US real estate, but I live abroad.

At least a bank that you have your relationship with and super strong deposits  and could probably hypothicate them and get a under 10% rate.. just musing..

Focus on building strong business credit through timely payments, low debt levels, and solid financial records, which carry more weight than the name alone in establishing creditworthiness.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Goal is to double the equity ( nothing guaranteed ) in 3 years or under time between equity growth and cash flow.I stick to more strong suburban to urban core markets.

The city's strong rental market driven by a growing population ensures a steady income stream.

Similar to what the other posters have stated, you will want a strong track record and unless you know absolutely what you're doing, you should not take money from family or friends. 

Purchase price: $535,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Property located in Silver Spring, area with strong demand for renovated homes.

•Stricter Penalties: Squatters found guilty of unlawful occupation face stricter penalties, including hefty fines or jail time, serving as a strong deterrent against squatting.

Finding a deal is great, but a) no broker/owner will actually award you the deal without having surety that you can close (so without a strong network, you will never actually get a deal) and b) even if you find the best deal in the world AND have it tied up, the timelines are too short to be able to start building your network from there.What I would do is get a job in real estate to learn the ropes while being paid.  

We’re focused on building a strong network in San Antonio and its surrounding areas since our goal is to acquire two properties per year to enhance our portfolio.We’ll be in San Antonio next week or possibly the week after and would love to connect with local professionals—property managers, contractors, investors, lenders, and others.