Lenders typically require a resume for the GC involved in the borrower's project to assess their qualifications.When it comes to a GC getting funding for their own projects, while some lenders will take your experience as a GC or builder into consideration, most primarily look at your track record as a borrower on title when determining approval and pricing.That said, if a lender deems your experience sufficient, they may allow you to act as the primary GC on your own project instead of requiring you to hire a more experienced GC. 

I’m still unsure of which route I want to take, which is why I would love to witness or assist with the backend of a deal to gain more hands-on experience with different investment strategies. 

When you finance the purchase of the property you have to go through the whole underwriting process which can take 21-30 days.

It can take a year or more to complete an ADU.

The iOS mobile app is back, please take a look and let me know if you have any suggestions or features you would like added as we continue to grow the functionality. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/biggerpockets/id6736392302 

I find newer investors are leery to work with agents because they think they will take a piece of their deals in some way, but those relationships can be super beneficial to everyone. 

I'm starting my REI journey taking in all the advice and information I can absorb.

You can't just take what you paid and start charging interest on that figure, because part of what you paid was already accrued interest.

Thank you all for taking the time to offer your advice.

In other words held for steady cash flow.My VARIABLE (note) PORTFOLIO consists of more active/speculative notes - non performing notes I purchased at discount to principal owed; notes I hope to “work” for enhanced ROI, real property I “purchased” with a leaseback option to repurchase, and defaulted notes I purchased planning on eventually taking ownership of the real estate, as well as notes I created that don’t have current payments but provide a guaranteed return plus an equity “kicker” when the property is sold.