I’m considering formal training or certification programs to sharpen my skills and possibly expand into managing additional properties.For those of you with more experience, which property management organizations or certifications would you recommend?

I've seen people jump in with overconfidence after doing minimal research, thinking they can make quick profits.

But most importantly, they do not need to be paid back.Funding Sources:Local Government/MunicipalitiesState GovernmentPrivate FoundationsFederal GovernmentFamily OfficesCorporationsWhen applying for a grant, ensure you have an understanding of the details such as eligibility, your project readiness, the purpose, funding amount, areas of funding, limitations and deadlines for the application.The prime candidates for a grant are 1) those developing a real estate project or physical space, 2) scaled non-profits and 3) certified non-minority owned businesses.Ensure you are able to provide the following documents before applying for the grant:Show site control through documentationA project description or business planConceptual drawings or renderings of the physical spaceProfessionally prepared budgets for the company and projectWhat does the grant application process look like?

Has dealing with this organization been a good experience? 

Are you estimating that building will be more profitable with the higher material prices and the added challenges of getting a certain type of financing together with the time constraints to minimize holding costs? 

@Muhammad Kashif to avoid interest related transactions:1) Buy & hold rentals - you make your money back via rental payments.2) Funding flip deals - instead of lending at an interest rate, you could lend for a percentage of the profits on the sale.

These self employed 2nd mtg's are typically based on alternative method of caluclation like profit and loss statements if you're self employed or the last 12 months of bank statement deposits using a formula to derive an income from these deposits (like 50% of all annual rolling 12 calendar month deposits X 50% /12 months = monthly income).

Thus, you will have a higher profit margin.You will have added closing and holding costs when paying with Hard Money.

Focus on potential profit margins and market trends.Be Local: Understanding micro-markets within these neighborhoods can mean the difference between a good flip and a great one.Network: Partner with investor-friendly agents, contractors, and wholesalers who know how to find and secure off-market deals.Nashville's real estate market continues to thrive, and these neighborhoods are at the center of the action.

Myself, I would stay with the numbers in front of me that have proven to be profitable.