I wanted to offer him about $50K over what is remaining on the mortgage and go through the 60-90 day process to assume the existing mortgage.

And start the tedious process of building those relationships.Or you could skip all that and find a mentor that also has the community of likeminded people.It will take you less time but is likely going to require an up front investment.Btw have you done a deal yet or would this be your first?

Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.

Make sure you understand the auction process and are prepared for any unseen issues with the property.Auction Considerations: With auctions, pay close attention to the condition of the property, title issues, and financing restrictions.

I’m in the process of getting my real estate salesperson license to gain access to MLS listings as well.

It's the simplest way and walks them through the entire STR process.

What I love about Baselane is that it was built BY real estate investors FOR real estate investors so it's really dialed in to what you're going to need in order to prepare your taxes, keep your books up to date and the more operational aspects of being an REI like tenant vetting and processing rent payments.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

@Sonja Revells , after reviewing the agreement you uploaded, I realized it could be a bit tough to fight for your EMD due to these sketchy clauses.

These programs often assert to guide you step-by-step through the process, provide assistance with funding, and connect you with contractors.