I gave her 30k in 2024 and that was to buy a new car to replace her 15 year old Accord (which just keeps on running). 

Also, I've always wondered why arbitragers don't negotiate an option to buy upfront?

We lend up to 75% of the ARV but most people are buying and rehabbing well below that from the investors I have been working with.

Networking at these events is a great way to meet local investors, real estate agents and other like minded people.

Generally people in precarious financial situations are chronic not a one-off.

Bigger pockets can help you locate meet ups as well.start going to meet ups and talking to people.

But coming up with a couple of months security plus the rent is a steep climb for many people. 

I also got great value from a very expensive course on how to properly buy & manage residential real estate.Regardless of cost, the ones that offered low value were the ones where the founder wanted to sell education as their main business. 

Following to read people’s thoughts.

Once that happens, the tenant is buying the property for you.