@Ned CareyThanks for the tip!

Let me know if I can provide any additional tips or resources to help.Best regards,Sadler Surratt 

But thanks for the tip.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

My number 1 tip would be to go off market and find owner that wants to sell at a discount / prefers speed and convenience. 

At tip to help achieve this: You will at somepoint, if you haven't already, be directed to propstream or propwire or the like to find motivated sellers.

I joined this forum to connect with others, learn from those who’ve been in my shoes, and maybe even find people to partner with in the future.If you’ve got any tips, especially around raising capital or structuring your first deal, I’d love to hear them!

Many borrowers file this form as an exclusion to their US federal taxes as they may have been taxed by the country where they are earning the income.Required Documentation for Foreign IncomeWhen it comes to processing foreign income for a loan, documents required may include:» Most recent personal tax returns» History of receipt» Proof of continuance of foreign income earnings» Conversion of the income from the foreign currency to US dollarsThese documents must be translated or completed in English so that a loan reviewer can properly evaluate the information provided.Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac GuidelinesIncome from Foreign SourceIncome from foreign sources must be reported on the borrower’s most recent U.S. individual federal income tax returns.

If anyone has tips for tackling those first few deals, insights on balancing these strategies, or just wants to connect, I’d love to chat!

Here are a few tips to help you get started:Financing: Since you’ll be starting your internship soon, lenders may look at your projected income or require a co-signer until you have a longer work history.