A great agent can be such a valuable resource on your 1st property, because of all the nuances in RE transactions.Just an FYI, 5% conventional for MF is an option now.

Both offer valuable tax strategies, particularly when cost segregation is applied early.

Looking for guidance on options. new builds aren't hard to finance and I would argue they are preferred to existing fix and flip loans, especially if you have experience. banks look at your experience, your builder's experience, loan structure, permits, etc you need to get an experienced builder familiar with advanced underwriting and negotiations with local, regional, and national lenders. in columbus we do ground up construction for clients at a 20% discount so they can BRRRR out of the new build with equity and we have pages and pages of data on what we build and why and it's all supported by market statistics. 

but without the whole "broadcasting" thing that you mention, I don't think I would have generated the outreach to the people of my age today who ask me for guidance on their first investment.

@Maxwell Silva, I think this is where partnering with the right broker can be valuable. 

I am going to be the contrarian on this subject.. 1. the pre license course is valuable as it teach's the vocabulary of real estate and the basic laws of your state.. its dirt cheap and one of the better ways to build your foundation. 2.

In the real world, most companies with stock prices that drop down that low are more likely to go completely bust, and whatever you invested will just be lost.Regardless of the game's weaknesses, I think overall it was valuable learning experience.

He also creates a lot of valuable content for his community.

Most of them do not and can even hurt you - as your S-corp with rentals. yeah this was under the guidance of the tax professional i went to.

Also we have two great BP meetups per month here that you might find really valuable.