I'm a real estate agent and investor and exploring different strategies.

How can I explore legitimate Private Money to help start and scale my rental portfolio. 

As a new real estate investor living in the crazy expensive Bay Area rental market, I'm exploring clever ways to get into investing.

I am exploring STR market and like to understand...How is ROI of STR compare to investing in SFH in high demand area?

Looking to get out of the active landlord business and exploring pure DST vs. 721 Exchange.From my limited reading, a DST-721 Exchange seems to be a better option except it is a one-way door (no exchange back to DST or 1031).Looking for some inputs, comments and gotchas in evaluating both options.Comments on upfront and ongoing fees are especially welcome :)Thanks in advance !

If you're particularly interested in Class A neighborhoods, explore specific areas where market conditions might be more favorable for positive cash flow but be prepared for potentially higher costs and stricter regulations compared to B neighborhoods.

If these benefits align with your goals, it might be worth exploring further.

I can send you some resources to start exploring Ohio's neighborhoods as well.

also, I am exploring different funding options including HELOC, HEL, etc.Given current rates are quite high and sticky, how do you recommend to utilize these funding options?

For example, exploring options like PadSplit for shared housing or MTR strategies could provide avenues to achieve the 1% rule or better.