As a general contractor, i feel best suited for fix and flip or BRRR method investing.

Why won't normal lending methods work for us?

I picked up the BRRRR method book and feeling confident in setting it all up (we did a similar process for our Airbnbs).  

Great insurance agent, great realtor, great lender, great attorney, great title people great trades and others.A great realtor can save you time, money, frustrations, headaches, and keep you out of a lot of trouble. 

What tools or methods do you use for conducting property analysis without stepping foot on the property?

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.

This method typically provides an accurate, data-driven view before deciding to move forward with a property.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Hard money lenders are often more willing to take on higher-risk projects and offer faster closings, but the trade-off can be higher interest rates and shorter terms.

My top priority is having maximum flexibility with what I can invest in within my HSA, second priority is ease of use and convenience of the investing platform, third is minimizing any account, trading, or management fees charged by the HSA provider.