Any advice you would give to someone first starting out?

Hi Joshua, the amount of down payment also changes with the cost of the property, so starting with a less expensive property may be smart (for multiple reasons).

Start small, evaluate results, and adjust gradually.

I have to flip an entire house to make $12k, but an agent makes that in a couple hours without having to leave their home?!?!

I then spoke with the buyer and his agent, suggesting we use a commercial lender I had worked with for over a decade, who could provide an answer within 24 hours, contingent on a new appraisal.

Then if you still 100K off, I would start dropping the price in a big way to get to an even playing field. 

Those holding higher-rate loans should start preparing for refinance opportunities in the second half of the year.Scenario 4: High Inflation and Rising Jobless ClaimsIf inflation remains high while job losses increase, it signals uncertainty in the economy.

We're starting to see more HELOCs and 2nd mortgages on investment properties nowadays.We deal with pretty much only real estate, investors and self-employed borrowers.send me a direct message and I'll get you a little bit more information.

Will start to investigate those areas more I’m also interested in looking into areas like Sharjah and Ajman.

Here’s what I have so far:Downtown San Antonio (78205)King William Historic District (78204)Pearl District (78215)Alamo Heights (78209)Southtown (78210)Leon Valley (78238)Stone Oak (78258)Tobin Hill (78212)La Villita (78205)Helotes (78023)Heritage / Far West Side (78245)I just wanted a broad list to start with areas that could fit the bill.