Anytime there are hurricanes predicted to hit a state in the area you are closing or fires, all lenders will pause funding/closing.

DIL is a slightly lesser hit than a foreclosure and you wont get a new loan for several years after. 

I know agents can be a goldmine for finding properties before they hit the market, but I’m curious about the best ways to approach this.For fellow investors:Have you successfully partnered with agents to source off-market properties?

I'm not an expert in those markets but they've been hit.

Hey @Josh Ball, so unique for unique's sake could be hit or miss.

Money you put in and then when we hit 59 years or older, money that you end up withdrawing. 

Did you hit as many amenities as you can?

Consider starting with a few lower-cost flips with a smaller loan-to-value ratio to reduce financial strain.Market Research: Sacramento can be volatile, so I’d recommend keeping a pulse on local trends—particularly in the neighborhoods that have potential for growth but haven’t quite hit their peak yet.

The moment the first payout hits your bank account, all that goes away.

If you didn’t hit some of your goals, analyze what caused you to not achieve them to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes again the following year.