We’re actively seeking lenders who can fund multiple properties at once.Open to discussions on flexible financing strategies that have worked for others.I'd love to hear from fellow investors, lenders, and finance professionals—how have you navigated this challenge?

Sure, sorry I have not been active in these forums.

And is it something you see yourself sticking with long-term, or do you plan on exploring other asset classes?

If at some point it just takes too much of your time or energy you can always turn over to PM to manage.If you think you will buy 4 this year, then that might save you enough money to buy a 5th.While I think it is great to have plans and goals, I will say most of my good and active investors target one a year. 

I am trying to scale with larger properties (10+ unit bldgs.) so I am exploring different funding strategies beyond zero down and including OPM

If you're looking for funding, it’s worth exploring lenders that are flexible with builder experience requirements. 

I have a property in Encinitas right next to an elementary school and want to explore the idea of some kind of after school day care program.

But for the vast majority of investors the burn out caused by high evictions, violence, domestic abuse, unemployment, life crisis of tenants, intentional property damage, drive by shooting, illegal activities, use of weapons, police raids, police neglect of neighborhood, etc. results in investors desperate to "get out" after about 90 days.  

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