Traditional Banks have more rigorous approval processes, which can take weeks or even months.We are usually more flexible with loan terms and conditions and are more aggressive with leverage (higher leverage compared to banks), while banks generally have rigid loan terms and conditions that may not be as adaptable to unique investment scenarios.Private lenders are more focused on the potential of the investment itself rather than the borrower’s credit history or financial background.

Gastonia is actually the primary market I work in with all of my investors and with the revitalization plans for the city I am quite bullish on the Gastonia market.

And what rent should I charge compared to a single family's market rate rent.

Hey BiggerPockets Community,I’ve been working with off-market properties in the Nashville area and have come across some intriguing opportunities with strong ROI potential.

Unlike the stock market, you can also use leverage, which could significantly increase your ROI.The bottom line is that you can get better returns investing in alternatives (real estate or otherwise) and more control investing in real estate (you have zero control over the stock market).

I am already starting to see more activity in the market as the interest rates drop, across my listings and also more of my buyers becoming more active, I am sure this will be a domino effect and eventually cause sales volume to increase across the market as a whole both locally and nationally, DOM to decrease, and create a temporary FOMO in the market if rates drop to quickly.

What challenges are you facing in finding a solid fix-and-flip deal in the Denver area? Any tips on how to secure a deal quickly?

Indianapolis is a great market to get started in with affordable pricing.

It depends on the market you live in.

I think building an off-market pipeline will be more important coming up than ever because of the change.