Once it is written down we then can start to make much more progress in figuring out what is best for them. 

This was my first deal, and house hacking made the most sense because it lowered the threshold for risk in my mind.

I am starting to get involved with real estate investing, but I am only a college student, so I do not have the income to place a 20% down payment for most properties.

But most ethnic groups always start in large cities.  

I started my career as a commercial banker a long time ago, but have been an independent mortgage broker for nearly a decade.

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But if you're comfortable with rougher areas, then you can definitely find properties at lower prices.

If you don’t care about maximizing loan amount then you could start whenever.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Examine the bottom half from every angle - how much you can make, what else you can get for your money (don't worry about how much you make on these, they are time suck and the lower half of your portfolio)That's a good place to start.