—will be key to success!!

The home buying process typically follows these key steps:Assess Your Finances: Review your credit score, savings, and determine how much you can afford for a down payment and monthly mortgage payments.Get Pre-Approved for a Loan: Work with a lender to get pre-approved, which gives you a clear budget and shows sellers you’re a serious buyer.Find a Real Estate Agent: Partner with an experienced agent who knows the local market and can guide you through the process.Search for Homes: Browse listings and visit properties that fit your criteria (location, size, price, etc.).Make an Offer: When you find a home you like, submit an offer through your agent, including contingencies (financing, inspections, etc.).Home Inspection & Appraisal: Once the offer is accepted, hire an inspector to ensure the home’s condition and the lender will order an appraisal to verify the property’s value.Secure Financing: Finalize your mortgage by submitting required documents and ensuring the lender clears you for closing.Closing: Sign the final paperwork, pay closing costs, and receive the keys to your new home!

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

Boots on the ground is key; my cleaners are the lifeline. 

It’s not because self-management hasn't worked, but rather because I’m looking to free up my time to scale my portfolio further and focus on some other time-intensive projects.If you’re managing from a distance, the key is building a local network you trust—contractors, handymen, leasing agents.

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

I have heard conflicting things on this front, as some say "you can do your own research" but others talk about how this is a key way to get off market deals at a better price before they would hit the market.

With contract times rising 70% to 51 days, standing out is key.

Speed is a key advantage in the fix-and-flip industry; the sooner an investor can secure a property, the faster they can start renovations and list it for resale.Additionally, an earnest money lending partner can provide valuable insights into financing options and investment strategies.

One of the key takeaways in a person's wholesaling journey is finding the right people who are serious and want to connect with you to create profitable and wholesaling success.I connected with someone on the east coast and they want me to work with them as their virtual admin finding buyers and sellers for them.