That deal taught me that off-market properties offer something you rarely find on the MLS: opportunity paired with creativity.I realized I didn’t need to rely solely on what everyone else was chasing.

You've definitely come to the right place to build connections and learn, but you want to pair these forums, books, and podcasts with in-person real estate investing meetups in your area.

Pairing hard money loans for acquisition/rehab with DSCR loans for refinance seems like a strong approach to keep the momentum going.Do you typically fund multifamily properties in New Jersey?

If anyone would like to connect and offer thoughts or knows someone who may be interested in pairing up with me to tackle this, let me know :)

We closed and the Dundee property was listed for rent late August.105 days of vacancy, three rent reductions, and two PM teams later, I’m stuck with an unrented property that, once rented, will cash flow negative each month (and that’s excluding the cost of the 100+ days of vacancy).I later learned that the initial PM team I was paired with actually did not have any experience with RTR.

The best way to get started is to pair books and podcasts on the topics you think you will be interested in first with meetups in real life.

A loan commitment letter carries more weight as it confirms lender approval, signaling a stronger ability to close.Addressing Closing Concerns: A commitment letter meaningfully reduces concerns, especially when paired with proof of equity and a track record of performance, even if on smaller deals.What Brokers Look For: Key factors are a reputable lender, clear terms in the commitment, and evidence of funds for equity and reserves.

A lot of the creative financing is paired with bad real estate or a bad purchase price but the buyer is hyper focused on the creative financing terms and that's prioritized over the real estate. 

It's a little device you pair with your cell phone.

They'll also be a second pair of eyes on your construction costs.