There are a lot of groups out there right now that had made-for-TV track records that will likely not be in business in a couple years.Focus on the experience of the team, how long they have been in the business, how many market cycles they’ve survived, their philosophy on leverage, and how many properties they bought in 2022/2023 (a good answer would be few, a great answer would be none).And do yourself a favor and read The Hands-Off Investor (in the BP bookstore) before you invest a single dollar in a syndication. this was incredibly helpful, thank you Brian.

. - The examples have incredibly good math on paper.

Some lending attorneys now recommend interviewing your borrower in a recorded Zoom call, using scripted questions, to document their intentions.Your list and communication clause comments, @Jonathan Chan, appear to reflect a do-it-yourself approach.

I love the systematic approach you are taking with your real estate investors. 

My approach was to partner with a GC, so he handles the rehab estimates with his years of experience.Another option is to read J Scott’s book on estimating rehab costs.I've heard a lot about this book.

I’m still new to the industry and learning different ways to approach my goals, so hearing your experience is really helpful. 

House hacking is definitely a great approach to get started in building your rental portfolio.

A more granular approach, in which you segment by city block or zip code, is likely going to be more helpful.I’ll use Birmingham, AL as an example since I’m most familiar with the market.

Since it did not work out to sell with agent, was thinking about trying the for sale by owner approach, but wanted to reach out to see if anyone had any advice on pros and cons, and any guidance. 

The flexibility, speed, and personalized approach make private money lending a go-to for real estate investors, especially for projects that require quick decisions or more creative solutions.