I’m Jorge Vazquez, a licensed broker, investor, property manager, and coach of the Property Profit Academy.

I analyzed over 20 markets and picked three so there are a lots of markets to choose from.Start networking on bigger pockets as well as attend local meetups and REIs to find referrals for GC, PM, broker, TKP, lender, property inspector etc.

However, proceed with caution, as these may come with higher interest rates.Relationship Building and Education:Building relationships with local lenders and mortgage brokers is crucial.

I know I can reach out to some mortgage brokers to connect me with a private lender for most of the mortgage and then I would just need another lender to supply the down payment and renovation money.

@Jay Hinrichs how about one stop shopping at Costco.My other thought is that RE brokers should not cooperate with other brokers but sell their own listings for 3% and handle the financing.

hi @Alvin TaverasMortgage Broker here, i've been referring clients out to Credit Unions for their HELOCs. we have a handful of lenders that can do them, but i'm finding the juice is not worth the squeeze in the broker/ wholesale world.

@Robert SandovalHave you looked into the rules and laws in CA for what requires a broker's license? 

During that time I also became a Managing Broker.

For sfh, duplexes and smaller properties its 100% to the broker. 

A Great broker is all you need.. !!!