That is why everyone here is emphasizing relationships and networking.

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?

NETWORK!!!

Additionally, many deals tend to fly under the radar, so networking within organizations like NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) can help uncover opportunities.If anyone reading this is considering selling their property management company in Texas, feel free to share—I’m genuinely interested in connecting.

Start networking with other investors to increase your access to real estate deals.Put your house on the market yourself on Zillow and Facebook marketplace and see if you can sell it yourself as a seller finance deal on what is called a wrap mortgage; especially if you have a low interest.

It’s a very good buffet and it normally costs $13-$15, so it’s a small discount to get some good food, learn, and network.

Networking with experienced investors, running the numbers carefully, and focusing on solid markets have worked well for many.

If you know of anyone that would be an ideal fit for this role, please encourage them to apply.We're looking at designing a mobile experience that will, in the long run, offer:1) Networking and Community features as powerful as Reddit or LinkedIn2) Educational/News features as powerful as the WSJ or NYT applications3) Market and Deal Finding Capabilities as powerful as Redfin, Zillow, or Realtor.com4) Portfolio Analysis, Property Management, and Wealth Management capabilities.If you have any additional suggestions or features that you'd love to see in our next mobile app, please post here, or message me directly.

Keep networking with locals in your market who are doing what you want to do and then you will be able to chart a path forward.