Look at their marketing strategy.

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc. 

Have a clear understanding of your expected cash flow, ROI, and exit strategy.

I'm looking to purchase a single family home as an investment property (buy and hold strategy).

Quote from @Chris Seveney: For those experienced in private lending: This question was posed to me in my membership group from an investor:What strategies have been most effective for scaling your loan volume to $5M+ per month?

It helps to build a good network of reliable contractors, especially if you’re investing out of state.Section 8 has been a part of my strategy, and while it’s not all rainbows, it’s been a solid way to build consistent cash flow.

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!

Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy.

Run the numbers.Would you rather wait say 5 years to buy a $350,000 home at 3% versus 6.5%.

I have construction loan on the current house I'm building and used similar strategy (land was purchased outright and used to cover majority of the down payment).