I have seen people be able to get similar deals done.  

When I asked him where he gets his deals from, he said wholesalers, word of mouth, and bigger pockets.

What I mean is finding the type of deals that you could do with each of them that would capitalize on their unique knowledge and skill sets and desires.

How are deals like this usually structured? 

But as of the last 6 or so months I seem to be losing direction.

You’re finding deals to sell?

Also, if any rental brokers with first-hand experience with section-8 in Brooklyn, NY would be interested in working together, I'd love if you can message me here directly. 

But might be overkill for this deal size.Disclaimer: While I’m a licensed attorney, I’m not your attorney.

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

Through my experience, I’ve cultivated a conservative approach that balances opportunity with risk management that I apply to every deal that crosses my desk.