So much good information & so many individuals willing to offer advice from their wealth of experience.

From my experience, attending local meetups, lending-specific events, and networking with experienced investors can open doors.

In my experience, financing fix and flips can be challenging if you do not have a solid insurance company.

I’ve had great experience with private landlords in the past, and have found fellow pet lovers that didn’t charge pet rent, or accepted my larger dog (when he was alive) to live in an apartment without hassle.

It was definitely a learning experience more than anything.

However, that’s been my same experience with off market deals as well. 

A lot of times the contract period is actually when an agents expertise and experience is the most valuable to a buyer.

I’d love to connect with real estate investors and learn more about your needs and experiences with financing.

I'd also learn a lot about maintenance and managing tenants.Then, with my hands-on experience, I could decide if I wanted to repeat the process or target 5+ units - which my experience would help with lenders.Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.