So, with no foundational knowledge of real property, and no capital, his only alternatives are (1) “bluff” the homeowner into thinking he has the money and intent to close the purchase himself and or convince the homeowner he has an extensive list of cash ready interested buyers (“partners”) with whom he’s done dozens of prior deals or (2) pack up shop, write off the money invested in mentoring to a worthless investment, and decide IF real estate is right for home.  

We will also birddog the best opportunities on the contracting side so i figure we can boost out hourly rate up to at least $100/hr (from 80), and jump from the build to contract jobs to take advantage (we have our own heavy equipment and dump truck).

Also look at job growth and alternative inventory growth.

I am in the Alternative Investment space and help investors transition from active real estate to passive using trapped equity so it is driving me crazy to be sitting on a huge amount of trapped equity. 

In the United States in 2024, mortgage rates are generally tied to the overall bond market, as most residential mortgages, including conventional qualifying mortgages for owner-occupants, residential investment mortgages (DSCR loans), and even other alternative residential mortgages (non-QM), are securitized.

Still looking for alternatives outside of an excel sheet.

Great alternative.

However, I've encountered a setback as my initial lender has withdrawn (100%LTV), necessitating the search for alternative financing.

For conventional financing, condos need to be 'warrantable' if the condo or HOA doesn't meet those guidelines it is 'non-warrantable' and there are alternative or Non-QM (non conventional) lenders that offer financing.

But what if you purchase with alternate financing (sub to, assumable (look at VA but requires OO), owner financing, etc) and only did buy, rehab, rent, and repeat (one less R)?