Quote from @Jaša Rot:Hey Jasa, I would imagine there are going to be a bunch of folks jumping in there to lend their expertise, so just because I'm first, doesn't mean I'm right, but: Generally that initial loan needs to be secured by real estate.

This is assuming that you're not even talking to the listing agent initially (skipping them) and going directly to the owner as the buyer.Thoughts?

In my case, I think TK is the best option - at least to initiate my real estate journey.

Some trusted vendors to build initial credit include:Uline: Office supplies and shipping materials.Quill: Office products.Grainger: Maintenance and repair products.These vendors report to business credit bureaus like Experian, Equifax, and Dun & Bradstreet, helping you establish a payment history.3.

STRs specifically have supercharged our passive income goals and cut down our initial goal of a 10 yr run to get where we want to be in half. 

As consecutive Mac Conway Award Winners for Excellence recipients, Montgomery is well positioned through their "Imagine a Greater Montgomery" initiative to re-shape the city vision.

The market we are in currently is ideal for such but we need the initial capital and assets (rehabbed) to begin execution on the model. 

The article quotes: "The DHC regularly takes many months to initiate payments or approve rent increases and rarely responds to landlords’ messages."

I recommend you pay him the final amount, but get a lien release, in advance, that says if you pay him this final amount, he will have been paid in full for his work and no further liens can accrue.I believe a mechanics lien once filed generally initiates a court date to substantiate the claim.

You can refinance into more traditional loans later, but that initial speed matters.