Hello Solomon,A few tips I have for you would be to first; Analyze Deals Properly – Use the 1% rule (monthly rent ≥ 1% of purchase price) and calculate cap rate, cash flow, and ROI before buying. 

That is why a lot builders buy a few of their own homes and pay "all cash" after they are built to establish sold comps and set the market.If you have any questions feel free to reach out it can be tough trying to figure out the first few steps and what is required.

If they can't stabilize the property and they default on the debt, typically this is the sellers responsibility  If they are coming with susbstabcial cash at closing - What's their exit strategy?

Positive Cash FlowImmediate cash flow isn’t always possible in growth markets.

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $440,000 Currently under construction and pre-leased for $6,195/month, this 7-bedroom, 5-bathroom student rental in Clemson, SC, was built using investor cash and designed for high-end student living.

Even at $2200 I don't expect to get a positive cash flow for the first year, but that's okay as long as I rent it out and learn from my mistakes for my next investments.

We built that on land we already had and used cash to build ourselves. 

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While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

Purchase price: $3,000,000 Cash invested: $6,000,000 Sale price: $25,000,000 Ground Up development project due to be completed Q3 2025 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?