My mark up is always lower than the direct lender because I don't spend money advertising during the Super Bowl or buying a private jet for my CEO, and we don't have layers of management we need to pay.

Class C stay indoors, don't answer the door for solicitors, and don't spend a lot of time with neighbors. 

I'd use an approved underlayment.Pro Tip: If it's cheap, it's not good.....at least spend in the moderate range.

I am getting started in real estate investing soon, and I want to plan for the best course of action.

Hello, due to a hiccup on my personal credit history I am having issues getting approved for traditional financing outside of an FHA which I do not plan to use as I am not going to owner occupy.

The only thing that bests fear is courage and we only need a mustard seed of that to get things going...People often spend money on college and never go in to the field they spent that money on...the greatest lessons and the ones most remembered are learned 'on the job'.Wishing you more good news in the future and an exceptional 2025. 

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

The biggest factor will be how long you plan to own the property or when you think you may refinance.

Excited to hear about your plans for 2025—let me know if you ever want to chat about the market or need any help finding deals!

How do you plan to operate it?