First two deals were cash, we were running business out of the locations and had the opprotunity to buy.. no brainer :)

Ask yourself: do I really have the knowledge of real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance; the network of contacts; the experience both in business in general and real estate in particular; the time available; and the analytical ability to compete against FULL TIME EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS to be successful in a field where the failure rate is so astronomically high?  

Just tap into what talents you do have and offer that in exchange for shadowing and learning about the business. 

It’s online only but purpose built for business owners and they have automation for those applying the Profit First cash management system.

You can find qualified buyers that are small business owners, tradesmen, etc just have someone qualified to do prop underwriting be fore you sign the agreement. 

I have 7 MTR and my income is 1.7x my long-term rates ($1200 vs $2000), but that is very specific to my properties, my location, my business model, etc. 

And I'm not saying this to earn your business just as if it was a residential property.

Regarding finding discounted deals......That is the reason why I started a wholesaling business. 

This will allow you to put the loan into the entity or business name of your choosing.

Part of the reason why the rehab was cost effective was because I have a long relationship with contractors, have experience, and I also give this contractor a lot of business.