I would work on my communication of my processes including letting them know asap of their schedule with me. 

Hurricane Helene shows us that natural disasters are part of the risk in REI.

I have been learning how the process works and there are a lot of resources for how to interview a sponsor and review the deal, but how do you initially access the deals to review?

We process, underwrite, close and fund the loan.  

When you do a little extra work ahead of time, the process goes so much more smoothly.

I found a lender and started the refi process. 

It's easier and faster to wholesale then go through the process of getting your license.

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.

It really depends on what you are looking and I think your thought process is correct.

We currently work with out of state investors and provide a full service approach which can be used by in state investors as well.When it comes to investing I'm currently in the process of closing on a partnered 4 Unit in Milwaukee WI.