There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I am always looking to talk to like minded people. 

2) How did you structure your first deal, and what challenges did you face?

If able, speak to them face-to-face at their work, your kids soccer game, church, whatever.

If your in a market facing off against me as competition to lease a property..... good luck, your gonna need it. 

That said, this might not work for everyone, so a fix-and-flip loan can be a great alternative.My team and I work with investors nationwide who face these same decisions.

I faced numerous hurdles and stressful moments, but I persevered and built a successful approach.To tackle this challenge, I recommend starting early by building relationships and seeking investors.

Although some people will yell that 'this is mean, of those poor people' it has to be done like this.

Asa result, we are seeking alternative methods for acquiring off-marketproperties.While we havedeveloped a robust system for identifying and pre-qualifying potential landparcels, one of the major hurdles we face is reaching the property owners.

Our property has HOA-mandated fences and faces a lake.