I've been a silversmith for seventeen years but am really wanting a life and career shift that offers additional fulfillment and financial security.... no built-in retirement plans for us artists!

But your right this lender was very hesitant as i mentioned i wanted the funds to buy another investment and or hold as an emergency for when something pops.

@Nathan Gesner I noticed that too - their videos pop up on my Instagram feed.

I am seeing a lot of Dollar Generals pop up in North Georgia.

Not I, but I am sure people who bought in pop up markets during COVID are as those markets shrunk back after (i.e.

However, we did see quite a bit pop up this summer and recently I know one investor who overpaid $40k to get a duplex that did in fact cashflow $500/mo after updates (so it's not impossible!). 

Most off-market type deals will come from mom and pop seller financed notes.

This is also a refreshing post compared to all of the spammy posts that have popped up lately from accounts that are new and are some generic version of "what's a problem you face today?"

@Tommy BrantIt really depends upon the market, and I think the operator, their scale of operations, and their loss runs.We bought a deal from a mom and pop last year, and their insurance company saved us dramatically on pricing.  

I would connect with a local expert such as @Josh Green, who can help you search for properties and run numbers when deals pop up.