I've come to realize that I need to stick to my guns and make sure my PM's interests are totally aligned with mine.

You just have to keep searching till you find a lender who's investment strategies align with yours.Be prepared for your first portfolio loan to take a whileAt this point I had done a single BRRRR property refinance through a bank and it took almost two months.

I understand that buying cheaper homes is way more risky but I know folks that had been able to make it work for them really well and is just more in alignment with my risk tolerance.

I just recently got my RE license as an agent and aligned with a broker.

@Joseph Rath speak with a local mortgage specialist so you can position yourself and be ready to strike once your plans and money are in alignment. 

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The planets aligned for us and the decision of multifamily investment was a nice piece in the puzzle at the perfect time.

Align yourself with people who share your tenacity to get it done.

I think NPN you have to   to make sense of it.other wise great performing notes since you have cash flow day one is a better bet for a beginner and you align with a great broker who just feeds you the deals.. much much easier and safer.then once you get the hang of it if you want to try the NPN and if you can find one that makes sense.other wise I think its a business and a job basically and needs to be scaled..

They will guide you down the path which aligns with your goals.