To be a reliable and successful Private Money Lender, focus on building strong relationships with borrowers and real estate professionals, thoroughly assess each investment opportunity by conducting due diligence on the property and the borrower's financial background, and establish clear lending criteria to mitigate risk.

This is especially true if the previous owner didn't manage it well.My strong recommendation is to go ahead and change all locks and provide keys to them and for yourself.

A Strong Seller’s MarketSelling an investment property is a strong incentive when demand is high.

If your goal is to move closer to family and you’re getting the house at a discount, it’s a strong personal and financial move.Advice Based on Your GoalsGiven your long-term goals of being debt-free while building a rental portfolio, it might make sense to hold onto the Stockton property.

There economy is booming, property prices are low, and there's a strong rental market due to the influx of people. 

SC permits fractional titles but there's stipulations (which I don't know about specifically).Strong fences make good neighbors.

He had a strong portfolio with solid cash flow, but the big banks just couldn't see past their standard debt to income calculations.What finally worked for him was connecting with a local community bank that actually took the time to understand his overall financial health.

There's a strong rental demand here due to the growing economy.

DisclaimerI am not a title company, and I strongly recommend hiring a professional title company to perform thorough due diligence.

As a general contractor, I have a strong understanding of the buying, selling, and financing processes, which gives me an edge in evaluating and improving properties.