Met wit the seller many times and made an offer.

- If you are putting an offer in on a property to get that property under contract, part of the contract is that you put up earnest money.

For instance, I'm a veteran and do a lot of VA loans and one bank I work with offers the same rate to veterans with a 685 credit score as they offer for veterans with a 758 credit score.

While 80% of these deals will most likely be terrible, you should be able to find a couple worth walking or offering up on.

If you burn a seller, there's a 50% higher chance either he owns something else you're offering on or he knows the seller or his attorney knows the other attorney, broker knows about your past deal, etc.

You don’t want another full-time job, which means your strategy should prioritize passive scalability rather than hands-on involvement at this stage in your venture.

You've done a great job with keeping your debt low so I have no concerns about your level of discipline to use/reuse a line of credit.All the best!

What's the difference between a full-service broker and a discount broker, and how does that affect the services they offer and the fees they charge?

Do all your due diligence upfront (see if you can get an inspection done before submitting an offer)On the lending side a DSCR loan is an option.

Starting local offers hands-on experience and control, ideal for learning the ropes, while out-of-state investments can provide better returns but require a reliable property manager.