@Erik EstradaThe crazy part was that when I had spoken with the Self Directed IRA custodian, Equity Trust Company, they had given me a list of lenders clients had previously used.

If you want to understand 5-year outlook, I'd look for multifamily construction data in your area to understand what level of new units is and will be coming online in the near future. 

I think the expectation at Airbnb has definitely been elevated to a whole new level. 

So I try to thank them every time for providing information I would have to pay for, if I knew who to ask and who to trust.

Like if you find an off market deal from someone who knows you and trusts you.

My problem is knowing who to trust and where to start to find actual deals.

The entire lots level has to be increased.

It’s a level of customization that’s hard to find with the rigid terms of traditional banks.I’ve also noticed that private lenders are open to funding niche opportunities that banks might consider too risky.

How do you build trust so quickly in a new market? 

When you say professional quote do you recommend just paying a trusted contractor to do a walkthrough or do you first recommend getting an inspection to figure out what’s fully wrong/needs to get fixed before bringing in a contractor?