If we include investments in mortgage loans (trust deeds), real estate partnerships, REITs as well as direct property ownership, I’m at about 80%.  I guess you can say I’m all in.  While I do maintain a relatively mod...

Quote from @Anthony Stephenson: Is Raisemasters more for rehabbers wanting more/cheaper access to money OR is is geared more towards those wanting to build a lending business? 

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

Is there a way to access the additional features without creating a new Stessa account through the BiggerPockets link?

Can you get access to the property in advance to verify the condition? 

While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

In the future, either get your Real Estate License so you have access to the MLS, or make friends with a realtor so they can get you comps to get an ARV.  

In the “old” days, people would have the seller pay the lender so as to not “alert” the lender that a property sale had taken place, so that the lender def wouldn’t trigger the so called “due on sale” that’s a part of almost every mortgage or deed of trust document.  

On balance I have made way, way more money from appreciation that I ever did from cash flow.To me the most important consideration is to always have money or access to money, never be forced to sell.

A lot of jurisdictions dislike density, particularly if parking is an issue and mass transit is not readily accessible.