@Guenevere F.When I started in rental property investing, I found it crucial to set clear goals, leverage existing skills, and focus on scaling gradually.

somebody need to research that aspect first before commiting to investment.

However, getting a good property manager is crucial.

I use it in every aspect of my property management business. 

Aside from that, it sounds like my operation is quite a bit smaller than what you and your network operate with, but properties that are wholesaled are usually all cash or hard money, so the initial funding aspect usually isn't a roadblock.

It's not as if I allow my tenants to violate all aspects of their lease agreement. 

Make sure you understand their timeline for funding—speed can be crucial for flips—and their experience with similar projects.Look for a lender with clear communication, transparency, and flexibility.

To do so, I need an initial team who can cover the following aspects of these projects:- Wholesaler- Contractor (Inspection oriented)- Equity Partners (Project Incentives)Once the deals are in place, the financing support will be through personal capital for upfront costs, with the intention to raise private capital and include hard-money lenders as-needed.

Now, I’m diving into the niche of land investing.When I was pursuing the BRRRR strategy, one of the aspects that made scaling seem feasible was the availability of hard or private money lenders.

Once that phase is complete, I’d transition back into long-term holds.As for the cash-out refi, without at least doubling the rent, I’d be in a net-negative position each month, which doesn’t seem like a worthwhile trade-off.On the tenant side, I agree with your point about the business aspect—it’s something I’m working on coming to terms with.