You know, I remember when I was just getting started myself... it can feel like trying to drink from a firehose with all the information out there, but places like Bigger Pockets really make the journey more manageable.

You could also contact a local attorney - but that is probably pointless early in the process if the city rules it out.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

Just trying to feel out the market on private lending for longer term holds 

But a lot of seller's interests went out the window once .5bps was announced.

I'm working with a contractor for the first time on a cosmetic renovation from out of state.

I talked to two different local credit unions about pulling 300K in locked equity out of our former primary home that we converted to a short term rental last year.

I think using a heloc is a sound strategy, but be sure you find a deal where you can cash out refinance into a more stable loan.

I decided to reach out.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.