Explore Potential Funding OptionsPrivate Money Lenders (PMLs): Reach out to private individuals looking to invest in real estate.

During my time away, I’ve explored different brokerages to hang my license, and I’m proud to share that I’ve now opened my own firm here in the Bay Area!

Popular markets often include beach towns, mountain retreats, and areas with strong tourism.It’s also important to research local regulations, occupancy rates, and management costs to make sure the numbers work.

The fear of renting while out of town is common, but it's easy to overcome, especially when you have friends and a handyman.

However, they can sometimes be higher due to the additional risk taken on by the lender.With a hard money loan, you typically make interest-only payments during the loan term.No, you wouldn't owe any more interest beyond what has already accrued if you finish the project in 3 months and pay off the hard money loan earlyIt's great that you're exploring different strategies for your real estate investments!

Plenty of people invest remotely, and as long as you have modest expectations (not chasing the highest possible yield), and are using light leverage, and don't get suckered into buying in a part of town that you wouldn't feel comfortable visiting in broad daylight, plenty of people do this and do... fine.

I'd be happy to connect if you are interested in exploring the Kansas City market =)

A bit, but with all of the chip factories, companies, and new developments coming to town I don't see it softening for long.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Charming, smaller coastal towns with a slower pace of life, natural amenities, seclusion and semi-self sustainability are high on the wish list of many high level clients and investors.