I also have $100,000 in the bank, and I'm trying to figure out what steps to take next.

The value of your SDIRA may be too low, but I'd recommend Gary Mobbs at South Star Bank in Gonzales, TX.

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

Hi @Leon Jamison,I can recommend my contractor. my project was $420K, 7months, funded through 203K. we went slightly over schedule (10months),mainly due to a few failed/ repeat inspections, but we were able ton finish under budget.TBH, Im actually doing a second multi family reno project in the heights, New York Ave with the same contractor beginning March 2025.Anyways, you're bound to have issues when working with any contractor.

The merchant also failed to provide proof that the cancellation policy was properly disclosed to the cardholder."

Mistakes and miscommunication cost people money.I did ask him to explain his transaction,  not an uncommon request, but he has failed to answer it."

Working with a local bank it was a breeze.

Get the bank financed property first, while you have the DTI.

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It may create a problem for you later if your bank discovers the account is owned by an LLC that no longer exists.