Cost per lead (CPL) is crucial—it shows how much you're paying to get a potential seller or buyer’s info, and you want this as low as possible without sacrificing quality.

Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

We can be flexible when we pay them back.

If you pay cash, you don't have to cover the cost of a mortgage.

Bank financing is very tough for anyone starting out so HML is generally ( unless you use your own cash or cash in your network) the only funding there is.. the goal has to be though moving towards bank financing so you get the best deal possible.. right now I am at 1/2 point and 7% and my bank pays for my appraisals.

(If someone isn't paying rent, I don't consider their income - in the City of Portland, I can't legally.)

Let's say $300k, you then agree to the purchase price but add your own terms (ex. 0% interest, 5% down, 16 years to pay back).This way, you're paying (example) $1,800/month but renting the property for $2,400/month and pocketing the difference.Anyone have success doing such a thing?

Sometimes tapping into that equity for a strategic reinvestment can pay off big.How do you feel about your portfolio’s performance overall?

Most agents paying for leads are inexperienced, which is why they need to pay for leads.Look for an agent with a minimum of 15 years of active experience.

This capital call only makes sense if asset value appreciates in 1 year and after paying down debt, there is enough cash to pay investors.