The key is to be ready, wait for the right property, and adjust your offer based on the strategy you want to deploy.The time of year is less important than the property itself.

Your strategy of partnering for the down payment is exactly what I’m working toward—leveraging relationships to make things happen.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.

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

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.

Maybe incorporate another strategy.

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.