Quote from @Tanner Lewis: Hey Chelsea - I'm pretty active on the lending side in the Smokies since it's mainly rural STRs.

I specialize in identifying, negotiating, and investing in new construction homes.The main focus of my investment strategy is to negotiate the best possible deals on new homes in growing communities.

Construction loan through a hard money lender - where your purchase price and rehab budget are factored into the loan, this will give you the highest cash on cash return2.

I have decided to step into the world of property, curious to see what people here think of contract wholesaling.My main questions are:- Is it difficult to find investors after negotiating a decent assignment deal? 

I base the price on a few factors - Room size, amenities and area average rents. 

Given your experience managing 138 doors, you already have a significant advantage in understanding tenant needs, property maintenance, and financial planning.Key tips:Focus on personal finances: Keep building excellent credit and maintaining healthy reserves.Financing: Explore loan options like conventional, or DSCR loans to maximize your purchasing power.Location: Research neighborhoods with strong Section 8 demand and landlord-friendly regulations.Due diligence: Analyze properties carefully, factoring in rehab costs, property management, and cash flow potential.Your expertise and willingness to learn put you in a strong position—best of luck!

We only buy SFRs to rent them if we can build it into a 3-4 unit property, so the main house is just 1 out of 4 units to comp out.

However, it's essential to fully comprehend the terms and conditions and carefully estimate cash flow, factoring in potential market fluctuations.FHA Loan and Work History:Waiting for another year to establish a two-year work history for better FHA loan approval terms is a patient strategy.

They have no clue that they have credit cards for our main account but we can already start building up their credit. 

As far as my personal investments, I have mainly focused on multifamily - but I do have commercial retail and office investments.