Have some initial conversations to see who’s responsive, knowledgeable, and investor-friendly.Once you find a good fit, you can focus on building a strong relationship with that one realtor.

Some hard money lenders may finance new construction if the deal is strong. 2.

Becca, the strong play in the Bay Area is value add.

This helps keep strong applicants in the pipeline while still giving you a chance to meet them before making a final decision.

Building a strong team is essential for success, and we’re here to help.

Most who fail  buy C/D real estate without strong fundamentals.

The demand for vacation rentals in places like Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach remains strong.

Option D: you are considered a "disqualified person" to your IRA and as such are prohibited from engaging in any transaction in an IRA or receiving any benefits from the IRA (directly or indirectly), therefore I strongly suggest you avoid this option if you wish to stay out of trouble. 

If you feel like you have a strong argument, you might as well try it's the way I look at it.

This is especially helpful since your goal is to replace your income and invest full-time.Market Timing: Bend, OR, has seen strong appreciation, but if you believe the market is peaking or stabilizing, now might be a strategic time to cash out.Cons:Losing the Low-Interest Loan: Your 3.1% rate is a huge advantage in today’s environment.