Look for undervalued properties.Network: Connect with local real estate agents, contractors, and other investors for insights and deals.Analyze Properties: Use the 1% rule to evaluate potential properties (monthly rent should be at least 1% of the total investment).Secure Financing: Explore different financing options like conventional loans, hard money loans, or private lenders.As for timing, if you can handle the extra responsibility, starting now could give you a head start.

Definitely proud of the vacation rentals and investment deals my clients secured last year.

Quote from @Jaša Rot: Hello Marshall,thank you for your reply.my idea was to sign a trust deed and promissory note with the borrower so that the loan is secured by collateral.

You live in a $1,000,000 house and are able to secure a HELOC for $150,000. 

Quote from @Jeff Adolphe: @Kevin Collins How long does it typically take you to secure a house with REI?

It seems like offering this as a separate package once you secured the booking is a good idea. 

@Meena MallikFrom my experience, securing financing for commercial real estate involves understanding your options, such as conventional loans, commercial loans, private lenders, or partnerships.

You need to make sure your tenant screening is very thorough and also your property security is top notch.

He isn't rich enough to have a body guard and a security professional.

Pro tip--make sure your exhaust fan in the bathroom is vented to the atmosphere--meaning out to the outside.....go out the roof or out the side of the unit or secured to an opening in a soffit vent grille off the house.