When a lender understands your investing goals and strategy, it often leads to smoother transactions, faster approvals, and even better terms. 

You have an advantage due to your experience, however low price point markets while often have better gross margins, the net margins can be lower or even negative.

*Tenant occupied properties usually have below market rent, often VERY below market.

They will often ask for things to be done that is not within their scope.

It's 10 percent down at time of win and then the rest cash within 10 days and often they can sell out from under you the underlying obligation which can resolved before you take the property.

Some other copy & paste advice:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Private money lending often comes with fewer restrictions compared to traditional lending, but there are still a few costs you might incur throughout the process.Private lenders often charge points (1-3% of the loan amount) as an upfront fee.

So, you can't simply trust them to handle things on your behalf and often communication is challenging especially if they choose to make it that way. 

SFR will initially produce zero income (unless you rent rooms or until you move out.)typically investors that consistently buy multiple homes a year are experienced in the REI game with lots of connections and access to cash. not always. but more often than nothappy to discuss your investing goals more

Earnest money deposits are often required to secure a purchase agreement, signaling a buyer's serious intent to sellers.