The other way I fund deals with none of my own money is using a private lender that I have years of experience and relationship with and/or using HELOC and other business lines of credit.

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I’ve built strong relationships with agents, contractors, and other investors in the area, and one of my contacts informed me that the owner was considering selling but hadn’t listed the property yet.

but that's dependent on your job, relationship, goals, commute... we can't advise you on that.

Find someone where there is a personal connection and at some point your relationship now or later can benefit the mentor.

You can also find commercial brokers that are in that space and build the relationship.

Lived in Columbus for 13 years, 600+ transactions, development experience, new builds, 40+ rehabs, DM me if you want to know about the market. 8+ years on the forums advertising and building relationships with investors in almost every state.

Keep in mind that they can increase that period if they get complains from the community, so make sure you're in good relationship with your neighbors.

IDK pets can certainly do damage but with a decent long term tenant I tend to want to preserve the relationship.

I look forward to connecting with other investors and building valuable relationships within this community.