Securing a good lender can greatly accelerate your real estate investing journey.

If you have that experience, you probably don't need much marketing, as sellers will be reaching out to you directly.Focus on securing one listing at a time and building momentum.

Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.

However, the journey has been anything but smooth, and we are now at a critical crossroads.Despite securing approval for our 42 townhouses, the soaring construction costs have made the project financially unfeasible.

That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

.: The applicant needs a social security number or an individual tax ID number (ITIN).

Most lawsuits against landlords involve wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Safeguard reached out to me when I was in my mid 60s, and offered lending notes secured by real estate. 

Quote from @Phillip Austin: There are two alternatives to a security deposit, which I speak about in my book.

If a single-family owner-occupied property is worth $400,000 - I wouldn't invest more than $280,000 (70%) in a note secured by the property.ITV takes priority over desired yield - so even if the note discounts to $350,000 based on desired yield, the investor still won't go beyond their maximum ITV.