I've purchased Joe McCall's coaching and used his Lease Option Strategies and made multiple 5 figures through his teachings alone.sorry you had a bad experience @Ryan Phu, but my guess is that it would've been much better if you got a deal from it correct?  

I had spoken to him multiple times until late 2023.

Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.

I have had multiple STRs in the nashville area.

I have said it multiple times including on BP,  "Buying property at Tax Sale is the most hazardous way to buy real estate." 

There are multiple benefits of using a POA to list the property rather than getting a purchase agreement e-signed with a "listing clause" in it.

We lost multiple houses from the 'investment' company not providing the funding letter.

Oddly, Vrbo bookings nearly dried up and I get a steady stream of Airbnb leads despite the higher rate I set there.Unfortunately, by giving Vrbo a three-month exclusive head start, I missed revenue that could have been earned by listing on multiple OTAs from the onset.

I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. 

When you add that: "The downpayment and closing costs would be one large hurdle"; I can't tell if you can only afford to do this once (thus tying up whatever you have saved) or multiple times.