I use a bunch of different sources.My business model is built around locating deals in economies that are driven by job and economic growth.

It's definitely a balancing act, but as you start to earn more commissions, this model is much more rewarding.If you need to speak with someone who works there, PM me and I will get you their contact information.

I'm currently in scale mode and would like to join forces with a family member who has offered a sizable amount of money to invest.

Focus on increasing your cash flow while in growth mode, you can always sell a property or two down the road and pay off some properties in full to restructure your debt, etc.

This is because I am planning on using our HELOC as a down payment, and in the model I am assuming that I am paying off HELOC as well as the new mortgage. 

Time zones are different and modes of communication are more sporadic but connection is generally possible.

Obviously would be looking for experience in STR - but our model is agrotourism in pierce county which has a STR income stream.  

One caveat: if you're using a skilled real estate broker or wholesaler, and you're in buying mode, you should be making offers on almost everything they send within your criteria.  

Our model is buy and hold real estate through pure rentals, personals turned rentals all being class A properties so smaller margin but lower expenses.

Its a amazing deal and honestly it's biz model is nice.again let me know if they allow it and you wanna go half.with that amount of money you can make something happen.Originally posted by @Charlie DiLisio:Thanks for the response Donny.