There are also REIA groups in nearly all major metros.Conferences: The Biggerpockets conference and/or the Best Ever Conference are two good ones that will let you meet investors of all shapes and sizes, from syndicators to LPs to direct owners in nearly all asset classes, from SFRs to Airbnbs to apartments and retail, industrial, RV parks, etc.

A study by Geraci LLP, analyzing data from 125 lending companies, shows that the private lending industry performed significantly better in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.When it comes to short-term loans—like fix-and-flip, construction, and bridge loans—there was a notable increase in production from 2023 to 2024.

A WNY Facebook board I am on for another industry have people from Syracuse in it.  

I am a recent college graduate, working in the manufacturing industry as an EHS Specialist.

Because it is not regulated industry like other loan types.

Owning real estate is basically the same as being in the service industry and sometimes the end of a lease isn’t going to coincide with the best dates for a landlord to rent.

Why should the housing industry be completely immune to government intervention? 

It struck me that the people leading the City of Pomona and making very big decisions about housing for its citizens, but they know very little about the housing provider business (industry) and how it works.

A Bank statement program would do wonders, 10% down minimum is industry standard, if you have a solid credit score,15% down will get you really good terms, however you still need to qualify DTI wise.Best of luck!

I see others in my industry that borrower construction money from the wrong lenders because they thought they were getting the best rates etc and first little hiccup and those lenders put the screws to the borrower..