This motivation lead me and a business partner to start Raise the Standard Property Management.

I’m here to learn as much as possible, network with experienced investors and agents, and find business partners who share similar goals.

I have partnered with individuals on fix and flips but my goal for 2025 is to buy my first LTR.

Trusted Partner in Bossier City.

And you do not need a penny to start REI - many people's first investment came to fruition because of friends, family, or even partners.

You are completely liquid, don't have to take on the risk of failed deals, vendors/partners that steal from you, or trusting a stranger to manage your properties well.I know that "buy index funds, don't buy real estate" was probably not the take that you came here to get, but that's how I see it in the current market unless you want to be a hands on investor.

Analyze the WHY behind your current investors reasoning for not partnering up with you.

Private Lender Partnership: Partner with a private lender or investor willing to take a second lien position to get you to 85-90% cash out.

For background, I'm partnered with an architect and interior designer, but I'd have to find most of the subs as I don't have any formal connections (at least in the area I'd like to build).

If you got your credit decent you can start soft shopping for conventional/fha home loans if you didnt do so well improving  your credit this is where you start looking for private  lenders, partners and investors.