That’s something I’m actively exploring—whether it’s through direct-to-seller marketing, networking with local wholesalers, or even tapping into connections through my brother-in-law, who works with builders and contractors in the area.I’m not expecting slam-dunk deals or easy wins, but the numbers on a few potential projects I’ve run so far seem to work under the assumption that I’ll leave some cash in the deals.

Personal loans through the credit card companies can be approved and fund very quickly and my best rate is 7.9% so shop around as some are much higher.

Oregon doesn't have a card or other easy way to check.Laugh of the day...we had a client, who was a stripper, with a lizard she kept in her bra, until it escaped in our car.

FYI, it has a free 30-day trial that has all features and doesn't require a payment or card to start using.https://www.rentalhero.io/

.* Additional Charges: Jenny requested that I deposit on her checking account an additional $20-25k for her to purchase furniture, which I refused because I thought it was very strange, opting to give my card # instead.* Work Quality: Jenny never showed up to the house, she sent 2 people instead, she never mentioned she would not show up herself, she never asked for approval to send two others instead, they did not complete the job, and there were multiple unauthorized charges on my card.* Receipts and Expenses: Once I brought to Jenny's attention that we were 20k above budget, she refused for days to give me the receipts, saying that I needed to give her my credit card statement first.

It's a challenging market but I say if you can pay less then you currently are renting then it's a win.

@Mark Updegraff guessing the upside of my stock portfolio is definitely the wild card, as its more discretionary investment we went heavy risk with AI / tech with large upsides but also wild swings.

I do understand that not partnering pushes back your timeline substantially...I'm in the slow and steady wins the race and stay small, own it all camp, though. 

It's like flash cards for fast learning.

Then came Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.