By gaining insight into the investor’s goals—whether it’s flipping properties, acquiring rental units, or developing new constructions—the broker can tailor their approach and identify the most suitable lending options.Once the broker comprehends the investor's needs, they leverage their extensive network of private lenders.

What happened to the good old shoulder barge or accidental door kick hahaI don't ever remember buying a house without getting some eyes on it.I've always found some a back door or window "open" heheIf a neighbor approaches me, "No habla ingles" 😁

I average these two numbers and use that as a baseline, adding a reasonable buffer to set the threshold.This approach helps ensure that tenants don’t feel micromanaged but also protects you from excessive utility usage.

This is my 1st post and I am so incredibly thankful that a forum like this exists and for any information to help guide me through this tough decision is so immensely appreciated! 

Your guidance has been incredibly helpful, and I now have a valuable direction to further research.

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!

The inspections alone cost me $1,300, but that upfront investment saved me tens of thousands of dollars and spared me countless headaches.In short, buying older homes requires more diligence and negotiation, but when done right, it can be incredibly rewarding.

They come with strings and fees so whether they are worth it depends upon whether you can live with the strings and have enough gain scale to justify the fees.I was looking at Delaware Statutory Trusts for similar reasons and opted not to go with them as most I've seen are incredibly inefficient due to massive internal fees which grind into dust much of the tax savings, so what would be the point. 

Does anyone have general advice on our approach to this process both in terms of educating ourselves and building our network?

If you live in California, the FTB still wants its $800 per LLC, no matter where your properties are.Question B:When it comes to setting up an LLC, here are three common approaches:1.DIY Approach:In most states, you can set up an LLC yourself for less than $100 in filing fees, depending on the state.