I do not have a traditional W2 job so I can't pursue the typical conventional loan or a FHA since I don't have income (hence the DSCR route).However, I've seen that most DSCR lenders do not lend if the loan amount is less than $100K.

Should we explore that route, purchase an already built duplex in Peoria or another part of the Midwest? 

Vanessa, If you choose the seller financed route, you could potentially continue investing under the bank's stringent debt-to-income radar, so to speak.

Working to figure out which route has the best conversion rates when targeting specific neighborhoods.

I just read this article from Redfin (Housing Market Predictions for 2025) that predicts mortgage rates will stay at 6.85% in 2025.
That seems like one of the few predictions saying rates will stay that high. Are t...

Should I stick with my partners for the initial flips or go the hard money route?

What are the pros and cons of going this route? 

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

Looking for some input...I'm working on educating myself more when it comes to various tax benefits and trying to decide what would be the best route for me moving forward.

I was thinking about that as well until I came across doing a trust instead, so next time I'm just going to setup a trust and take that route and have someone else mange the trust while using my llc to protect other assest