SBA will loan on real estate correct I believe I have heard that is a good strategy do you have an opinion there?

Maybe incorporate another strategy.

Whatever you buy you likely won’t keep it down the line as you better define your investment strategy, so my advice is to pick an asset that’s going to teach you the most in the quickest amount of time.

I began inviting them to online zoom meetings I would hold with brokers, agents and investors... friends I had made along the way, where we would just talk strategy, loan types, current market trends etc.

. :)Anyway, I like your strategy of driving and looking for houses in need of repair and sending handwritten letters and contacting rentals for the reasons you gave.

In houses, MFH and other REI you’re looking at Cashflow or appreciation strategies.  

He is solid, I was hesitant too at first, but the value is absolutely there, just have to put in the work and stay consistent with it.

Yes starting out there is a low dollar per hour but at some point it needs to be worth the while - as you could be spending that time doing something more profitable.Not saying to give up by any stretch just saying make sure to re evaluate consistently to put the best strategy together

Our established process provided the financial backing to secure the property, enabling Debra to focus on the resale strategy.

Being a subject matter expert and having a clear strategy is far more important than picking a market.