Maintaining good credit for favorable terms, larger down payments for better rates, managing debt-to-income ratio, comparing interest rates and loan types, projecting cash flow, understanding property preferences, exploring loan programs, maintaining financial reserves, planning an exit strategy, and seeking professional guidance.

How do you secure funding for your fix and flip projects and What key features do you look for in a fix and flip loan program?

Ask about loan programs they have that might be suitable for your situation.  

It might be different if others were involved.Consider an umbrella insurance policy instead of the web of LLCs and corps.

Leadership requires focus Brandon Turner seems to spend more time trying to sell new deals, trips to Hawaii or his “goal setting” program then he spends on the ODC group.

A side note is if in person events interest you - the BiggerPockets conference this year, BPCon 2024, is October 6-8th and is a HUGE opportunity to meet folks, Cody Sanchez the keynote speaker is speaking on buying businesses and "boring" investments like storage units, laundromats, etc and it might be a great place for you to find some likeminded folks https://biggerpockets.getregistered.net/conference-2024/agen...Thirdly, if you're specifically looking for a mentorship program have you checked out some of the reviews and questions on the Guru, Book, and Course Review forum?

Additionally, national lenders like Chase and Wells Fargo have strong multi-family loan programs that cater to out-of-state investors.Scaling OwnershipGiven your available cash and equity, here are a few strategies to consider:Leverage Existing Equity: Utilize the equity in your current properties through a cash-out refinance or HELOC to increase your purchasing power.Partnering with Other Investors: Consider syndications or joint ventures, which can help you scale more quickly without using all your own capital.Diversify Markets: While the Midwest is great, keep an eye on emerging markets across the country that may offer similar benefits.Focus on Value-Add Opportunities: Look for properties where you can increase value through renovations or improved management.I specialize in selling new construction duplexes in downtown Indianapolis, and I’ve found that multi-family properties here provide strong returns.

The main challenge I have here is while Jerryll has great guidance (as of today, I haven't seen his actual program first hand, so I can't speak to his program directly, but I've heard good things about it from most), it's hard to know what he''ll say if he gets in front of our audience and if it'll jive with our Core Values at Carrot.

Garland code compliance oversees the rental registration program.

I tested several programs and settled on Buildium.