People here don't really go for 'proof of offer' so I guess it just depends on the market you're tackling. 

Yes, you might be able to get hard money, but those come with high interest rates that are likely to get you into further financial trouble.Use your desire to invest in real estate as motivation to tackle the basics first.

But, we've done quite a bit of rehabs and tackled some structural projects. 

Hey folks,I'm polishing up an older triplex in Tacoma and having a hard time finding someone to tackle a fairly straightforward punch list + a sanding/staining of deck. 

Forced appreciation is great through rehab or tackling mis-management but just regular appreciation is just icing on the cake.  1-4 units is a world with residential agents, lenders, property managers, etc.  5+ units is a different world with different brokers/agents, lenders, etc. 

Yes, the credit card interest is high, but now you just need to tackle it with everything you’ve got, i.e. rent income, part-time income, etc.

Don't tackle REI on a wing and a prayer and on a shoestring.Screen, screen, screen applicants. 

I also want to learn EVERYTHING i can about wholesale, as that’s what i want to tackle right now.

I just finished The Book on Rental Property Investing and now have a list of about 20 other books (thanks to all the podcast guests for the recommendations) to tackle.

Hopefully it’s something innocuous like that - it’s sort of silly for him to pay for a dedicated internet connection or cell connection just for a camera or thermostat.