Without going into too much detail, my current situation stems from selling a previous company via partial owner financing, only for the new owner to default on the purchase, leaving me in this position.For traditional financing, I understand I’ll need at least one, if not two, years of solid credit history, tax filings, and other financial documentation.

It’s great to see someone diving into the live-and-flip strategy, especially here in the Seattle metro area where appreciation potential can make it a smart play for building equity.Your strategy is solid, and focusing on hands-on experience through live-and-flip projects is a fantastic way to learn the ropes while building capital.

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

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I figured this would be a solid way of getting started. 

Schools are solid, demand is high, and I think that you'll see an increase in housing prices in the future.

Let us know how it goes.I provide my screening criteria on my website, and I encourage applicants to screen themselves before applying so they don't waste my time, their time, or their money.

Jacksonville and New Port Richey continue to show solid demand for long-term rentals too.

Good occupancy and solid CAP rate.

Ideally, I’m looking for someone with solid knowledge and would be willing to walk me through the process step by step.