Many new investors claim to have analysis paralysis, but that's usually an excuse for either a lack of confidence (you need more meetups and more authentic relationships with other real estate investors) or shiny object syndrome (you want to house hack, but you like apartments, but also flipping, and what about storage).

How much do you value the broker relationship?

When it comes to creative finance, I personally lean more towards seller finance as I like getting to work with owners and building relationships with them.

I get quicker responses, guidance, relationship building, more trust, and overall feel like their quality is a lot better in terms of inventory/customer service.

If risks feel too high, consider waiting until your live-in flip is complete and your position is stronger.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you build a good relationship with a local realtor, they can assist.

Quote from @Kevin Rodriguez: @Patricia Andriolo-BullTry starting your own business with a website and domain name as well as Google or Yelp review page, this may help legitimize your situation ,then have people on here write you some reviews to help generate authenticity.

I think option one is better if you want build a lasting relationship with this agent.

You are nothing but a rounding error to their depository relationships and you are likely not getting special treatment. 6.

Buying tax efficient assets like RE in retirement in not very tax efficient strategy.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.