I'm on the hunt for real estate meetups to expand my experience and network, but I must not be looking in the right places.

The other way I fund deals with none of my own money is using a private lender that I have years of experience and relationship with and/or using HELOC and other business lines of credit.

In my experience as an agent (and long before an investor) people who are ROI driven and don't come with a passion for brick and mortar do not succeed in REI. 

The underwriting process is certainly more arduous than most acquisitions but through my personal experiences some of the lenders are far more knowledgeable about the requirements and make for a far easier process for both seller and buyer.

I was just hoping there was someone that had personal experience with them.

Anyone have some first hand experience with RADD/REIT that Dutch Mendenhall runs.

Sounds like you’ve got a solid foundation with your GC and project management experience.

Overall was a good experience but probably not what an investor would be looking for.

Does anyone have any positive or negative experiences?

I’m eager to learn from those with experience and willing to put in the work to gain hands-on knowledge.I’d love to connect with others in the community—whether you’re seasoned investors or fellow beginners like me.Looking forward to any advice or insights you can share.Best regards,