These types of investments could help you hit your goal of expanding your portfolio faster and with less capital compared to your local market.Leveraging Your Real Estate License: Since you have a real estate license, you’re in a great position to find off-market deals or help yourself with transactions.

How are you handling offers and contingencies to ensure smooth transactions?

I would also be added to the hazard insurance as an additional loss payee/mortgagee and have a lenders title policy for every transaction as a way of further protecting yourself.

Secure pre-approval for the second mortgage or HELOC before committing to the builder to ensure a smooth transaction.

Additionally, it's helped me understand the transaction process significantly, preparing for when I do take the leap into investing. 

As for the value-add, I would manage all guest communications, pricing, listing, and other daily responsibilities, while also having a on-site team for all properties.

From what I can tell, there seems to be very few transactions happening in the under $150k price range.

This transaction demonstrated Partner Driven's ability to generate a strong return on investment through strategic renovations and effective market positioning.

Transactions both very smooth using a lender who is accustomed to working with them.  

This is a very important and expensive transaction - this isnt the place to be penny wise and pound foolish.