with no experience, it wouldn't make sense to borrow the capital of a private lender.if you have enough cash to buy a property with a traditional down payment to get your foot in the door, you can do so. 

Having spent 10 years at Fidelity Investments, I saw firsthand how traditional firms often fall short when it comes to helping real estate investors.

Makes sense given a huge part of their history is traditional B&Bs. 

Fees and Costs: DSTs have higher fees than traditional real estate, often including acquisition, management, and administrative fees.

My aim is to transition from a traditional 8 to 5 job to working for myself on my own terms.

Traditional 30 years fixed deal.

He sees platforms like these taking over traditional OTAs because they’re more immersive and shareable.

So if he can form a relationship with you, it may pay off when you get a distressed property that isn't suitable for a traditional sale, you'll call him.

This can be really helpful if you're planning to scale up your portfolio or if traditional financing methods don't work due to self-employment or limited traditional income.Bridge Loans – If you're leaning towards flipping a property or doing major renovations, a bridge loan can give you short-term financing to get the property ready for sale or refinance.

In the world of commercial real estate, especially for those of us involved in wholesaling, hard money lending, and larger commercial transactions, finding truly qualified leads can be one of the toughest parts of the job.Unlike traditional real estate, commercial deals require a more complex understanding of financing, deal structure, and the unique needs of clients—many of whom are investors looking for specific ROI targets.