.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

Quote from @Rick Im: Does anyone know of a lender that offers second mortgages on rental properties?

I added a couple of different offerings with them earlier this year as well. 

Whether you’re an investor looking to scale your portfolio or a private lender seeking profitable deals, JVs offer a pathway to shared success.

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

I used free tools like Zillow and Redfin to come up with a home value, asked him some questions about the condition of the home, made him an offer, and he accepted it.

You'll want to compare offers from different lenders before you settle on an SBA loan offer.

But it certainly seems like you're right that BP offers much more in general

The markets offer low to medium gross yields that max out around 7% if you buy in todays market.

•Offer free rental evaluations or investment property consultations to attract investor clients who may need your services long-term.Final ThoughtsIf you structure your marketing the right way, combining your PM and real estate services under one brand can be a strength, not a weakness.