What type of property do you plan to purchase(Single, multi, commercial, etc) and where do you plan to buy it?

Most will not do 100% loan-to-value so plan on something less than that for the loan amount.2.

You snowball plan has a very high success rate.

And don’t underestimate the power of direct outreach; some sellers may be more flexible if you present a clear, structured plan for partnership or financing.

We closed on our first property on November 15 and plan to employ the fix-and-flip strategy. 

Quote from @Brian King: Quote from @Jaycee Greene: OK, so how do you plan to fund these fix/flips?

However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Nor can they see any construction plans to assess true value.

We live in Wisconsin so it will be a hike but we plan to move to where we are starting to invest.