They have the best data of exactly how things will come out in the wash vs an agent who's focus is getting you to buy something. 

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m a lender exploring opportunities in hard money lending and would love to hear from those with experience.

Key for todays market is knowing your strategy with ultra detailed methodical planning, supported by solid data for viability, master of analysis, and action ready on the drop of a dime.

I’d appreciate some feedback on my current approach and advice if any.Here’s what I’ve done so far:Pre-Approval: I’ve secured a pre-approval amount and interest rate from an online mortgage lender.Property Analysis: I’m using the mortgage and STR calculators from BiggerPockets to assess the financials for potential properties.Neighborhood Research: I’ve been exploring different neighborhoods using Niche to get insights into schools, safety, and livability.AirDNA: I’m considering subscribing to AirDNA for data on occupancy rates and rental income estimates.Questions:Is AirDNA worth the investment for STR data?

In addition to this, I own a property in Plantation, Florida, where I’m exploring the potential to add apartments or convert it into a multifamily unit.

Take a photo, then manually enter all the data about your transaction right then.

Do one and become really good at that and then explore other strategies. 

In total I downloaded about 80,000 lines of data just to do this small sample analysis.I hope you found reading this as interesting as I did creating it.- Jeremy

I'm new to the community and excited to explore!

We also have HELOC's and HELOAN's on investment properties as well, even using bank statements as income, if self employed too.If you'd like to explore your best options, let's talk for a few minutes to determine the best rate and payment strategies.ThanksCraig