Something I see often when talking with investors:
Most compare interest rates… but forget to compare speed.
A slightly lower rate doesn’t help much if it means you lose the deal to someone who can close in 10 days....

It’s funny — we spend so much time hunting for deals, analyzing cap rates, and negotiating offers…but the part that actually determines how much wealth we keep often gets ignored.I’m talking about the business side of investing — how you manage your numbers, track your expenses, and plan for taxes before tax season hits.I’ve worked with investors who made six figures flipping or holding rentals — and still ended up frustrated because their cash flow disappeared into poor bookkeeping, messy structures, or missed deductions.The ones who grow fastest?

That's really one of your first steps before you ever probably even look at property as a new MF investor. 

We have a positive cash flow, and are really making a difference in the lives of these women and their kids. 

.– Joshua “Sarge” HardinVeteran | Real Estate Investor | Legacy Builder

My name’s Caty Deaton — I’m based in Kentucky and work on the dispositions side of real estate investing, helping connect investors with off-market properties nationwide.I’ve been diving deep into wholesaling, creative finance (Subject-To, seller finance, wraps), and multifamily deals.

One of the most successful investors I know moved 25 times in 23 years of marriage if you are super motivated about this.   

If this year has been a struggle, one of the easiest ways to get started is to house hack or start with just one rental in an area you know you can comfortably afford (don't try to do too much).The reason many investors start with a house hack is that it lets you live in part of the property, offset your living expenses, and gain hands-on experience managing tenants, all without taking on too much risk.

Perhaps if there are any investors here who are looking to exit a flip - I would consider! 

Hey BiggerPockets fam!
If you could give one piece of funding advice to someone doing their first flip, what would it be?
Trying to help beginners avoid mistakes and have smoother closings.
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