For firsts I have seen one company recently doing 30%+ on first position liens.

The companies you will find in the lender finder section of BP are probably mostly companies as opposed to a private person like you are referring to.

My company for my personal house covers my STR very reasonably.

This idea dc is a company town isn’t really true & the company isn’t going out of business, 20% of the workforce is federal government, if they cut 25% of the federal workforce it would be 5% of the region and of course the vast majority are of these people would get jobs in the private sector, not to mention the government will probably have to rely more heavily on government contractors to fill gaps where the cut.

Follow all safety requirements your Insurance Company plus city and county require.This usually includes childproof access and alarms.

Question:  Does your company do the nuclear gun-type tests to determine if lead is present? 

I would like to continue using my excavation company and network of contractors as a vessel to push deeper into this realestate thing.

Some other "adventures" I am looking at - the existing tenant is section 8 and the current property management company likely will not continue management. 

My next step is to open a company in the United States, most likely in the state of Nevada.

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!