We put back most of the money back into our business, as the cost of living for me is covered by the student rentals.

You'll get calls from all kinds of people who think they may have some money coming. 

You think working harder equals making more money.

To get things "shaking and my blood pumping again" lol as money is tight.

If you go hard money, you might be able to get a 70% LTV.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Me and a few folks I met at a mastermind group all went in on a joint account a few years back so we could save money. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Not saying there isn’t money to be made because their definitely is.

This money will be used to pay down some debt I have and also purchase 1-2 additional rental properties.