Once you have the desired amount of business credit for the downpayment and have activated the cards, upload the card(s) that you'll be using to Plastiq, ( preferably Visa for real estate from what I'm told ).

Like everything in real estate, it comes down to negotiating a good deal upfront.

That is just not realistic in this current market.So in my opinion it's important to expose yourself to a large number of deals, so you can develop an intuitive sense of what's reasonable and what's not (and quickly discard the ones that aren't).And it's true that there is no way to 100% protect from fraud (and not just in passive real estate investments but even in public stocks etc.).

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.

I recently locked down my first property as I start on my real estate adventure. 

Since regulations frequently change, it’s best to consult a local real estate attorney to ensure compliance.Good luck!

Hi there :)I'm brand new to real-estate investing but motivated to take action and start gaining momentum on my dreams of building a portfolio of properties. 

I've helped people with SBA loans to purchase real estate for a business, but for buying rental real estate, the DSCR loan is a much better option.

This brought us to the subject of 1031 exchange with a turnkey real estate programs.

DSCR Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?