Attending these events are REALLY important (I can find my first mentor, network, collect business cards, etc), but I'm held back by my situation. - What is the optimal way to fund my first deal?

She recommended raising your deductible for now to try to lower the amount.

You could agree to raise the property price by some percentage of the repair and finance it into your mortgage to avoid taking the financial hit in cash if you are financing the purchase.

I lost +$35k on the sale (I did purchase it at the height of the housing bubble, i.e. 2007) and rents were stagnate for almost the entire time I owned the property (I was only able to raise the rent by $50 over 10 years ($550 in 2009 to $600 in 2019).  

Buy properties (in the path of progress) that need TLC and add value (rehab, raise rents, reduce costs, increase NOI).

We did not want to raise our tenant's out-of-pocket by $50 so checked and were told section 8 would pay $150 more regardless of what we set the rent at, so we only raised the rent $150.  

but if anyone is looking to make changes and raise rent, they have room for that What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Purchased creatively ( sub too) Rehab (Credit card zero interest)What was the outcome?

starting by just brokering loans is a good way to start in states that do not require a license.. raising capital from private investors to make loans is a long process And very difficult if you do not have a long track record or pedigree in the industry.. if someone is brand new they really need to go work for a lender first.. other wise IMHO the chance of success is very small.

Looking for some opinions....I have forwarded this to my attorney as well so I am just looking for opinions from those experienced in private money transactions, I know that I should consult an attorney.I own land tha...