Acquire comprehensive knowledge, and then consider moving into the niche of distressed properties.OR Consider Passive Investment: You might want to invest with established, publicly-traded REITs specializing in distressed properties.To all the aspiring women out there, your aspirations are valid, and your dreams matter.

Plus, they often have established connections with handymen and contractors, making maintenance and repairs seamless.

Hey John,Sounds like the answer would be to utilize a DSCR lender that utilizes either pre-established STR rental income (if you can prove with AirBNB/VRBO statements) or a few that are still UW with AirDNA or a similar STR income projection program.I am aware of a few still doing it at this time, and if you can show that you know what you are doing you shouldn't see much of a cut in LTV if at all.Happy to connect and see if we can help.Good luck!

When I established my investor services business in 2005, I posed a similar question to numerous experienced property managers.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

A contractor is a licensed professional .

Being a licensed agent does have it's benefits when buying.

For instance, posting a home could potentially violate various laws that listing agents are trained to navigate, such as Fair Housing regulations and the recent NAR settlement.I’d recommend establishing a solid relationship with a listing agent.

I achieved this by obtaining my license, which allowed me to broker deals until I saved enough money to purchase another property.Furthermore, you may want to partner with others.

Establish a Joint Ownership Entity: You could form an LLC or partnership for future purchases.