@Sam Booth have heard it said by some players here on BP that 70% is the correct percentage of debt.

I've found that new construction in most cases has less margins and more "professional players".If you aren't going to go ALL IN on new construction with the plan to build many houses I don't advise on it. 

I'm a dedicated, hard worker and team player and would love to join a team where I could learn and be able to grow.

A good realtor who works as a team player rather than being more motivated to earn commission by closing many deals quickly and ignoring the type of deal does not help investors.  

    - Curios about STR's - Located Grand Rapids MI -WANT TO START A REAL ESTATE DYNASTY I see myself as an advantage player in the real estate game as I have a few helping connections from my current business and a lot of knowledge on improving homes, managing clients, and building a business.  

I think it's some of the same players and sounds like a deal I'm being pitched..

The hockey player fella is right. 

Do appreciate you pointing out the obvious that there are good and bad players everywhere:)Nice website also.

It's vitally important to know who you are working with, and have the history of the players involved.

@James BingNetworking at the local RIEAs and Facebook groups.There are a few power players in the area, deals flow has been low these days, and lots of non deals being floated about.Generally here is how the priority list goes and its based on ROI:1.