I actually met with the agent directly as it was his childhood home, and he wanted to know who was going to buy it.

The direct appeal is to lenders (primarily commercial lenders closing in the $5M-$100M territory).

I'm a 20x AirBnb superhost who realized I have more productive uses of my time than hosting directly.

If you plan to invest in a syndication as a limited partner (LP), ensure the structure allows for direct ownership in real estate (e.g., through a Tenant-in-Common (TIC) agreement), as partnership interests are specifically excluded from 1031 exchanges under IRC 1031(a)(2)(D).

These names frequently come up in investor circles because of their reliability.Speak Directly to Their Team: Legitimate lenders will have knowledgeable representatives willing to explain their loan products and processes in detail.

I prefer to source all my deals off-market, which allows me to find properties with less competition and negotiate directly with motivated sellers.

It also allows the manager to work directly with the insurance company to resolve issues efficiently.In Texas, this is part of the standard Texas Board of Realtors Property Management Agreement and is considered an industry best practice.

Hey Maxwell,Find an area that you would like to farm and start sending out oversized postcards via the USPS's Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM). 

While these vendors are typically reputable and skilled, you might not get the best price compared to shopping around directly.

Quote from @Evan Haas: I'm focusing on 2-4 MF properties, but if the numbers worked for 5+ when I'm open to that too, I just am assuming I don't have the capital yet to go in that direction.