I think Chris nailed it perfectly - you have to take your DD to another level and also be in a position, both financially and contractually, to take control of the situation if the borrower defaults.

And now the sales have slowed too, so hopefully turning the corner for a buyers market.Don't forget its an election year and inflation isout of control.

Approximately 87% of Clark County (where the Las Vegas metro area is in) is under federal control.

@Sanil Subhash Chandra Bose To bank with a credit union you will have to become a member meaning you must live, work or worship in the same town as the credit union is located.

You might be able to find some deals in small towns that no one has heard of to get your start, but at best you are limited to one deal at a time.

"I didn't know any in my town either till I googled it.  

Some people are out of town not good for that job or there are a ton of other reasons5.

@Jesse Dominguez-Castelan you could get in touch with a local bank in that town and explain to them exactly what you just did here and ask them if they have a product that might help you accomplish both the buyout and the renovations.

Agents can't be controlled.

I have sfh on the east side of town, but I also on the west side.