When you can access the opportunities first, you can qualify the lead first, analyse and find the best deals first, reach out and build rapport first , offer your solution first (rather than having your offer thrown on a pile of others the individual has already been given) and so on.

Happy to connect and help out any way i can and would love access to any deals you have!

And, perhaps most importantly, make sure you have access to flexible financing options that can help you adapt to new market conditions.

This constant worry about honesty and transparency can really take a toll on the property owner. 

But if you had access to 100% financing for a fix/flip, would you be at "that point"?

You would then have two loans, one on your home and one on the refi to access the equity on the investment home.Why not just use the refi cash out from your home loan for future deals? 

They can help you navigate code compliance, especially with accessibility and egress requirements, and provide a clear budget before you begin.

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For instance, you could look into refinancing the property to access some of its equity while still maintaining ownership and cash flow.

If you have access to someone who is ready to trust you with their asset, do right by the owner and go for it!