Policymakers, government officials, and business leaders can leverage this analysis to craft targeted strategies for fostering sustainable growth in the metros that drive America’s economy.Read the FULL STORY HERE

Consulting a tax professional now can help structure ownership and financing efficiently, ensuring you take full advantage of deductions, depreciation, and potential tax-saving strategies like 1031 exchanges in the future.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You'll get advice on which financing strategy makes the most sense.

I'm new here, and am ready to start investing my time into learning the strategies to get my first rental in 3 months.

However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?

Read books, network, research markets, and plan your strategy.

With the right strategy, it can become the foundation for building wealth.

As a property management company in Washington, we help owners navigate these challenges and optimize profitability if they want assistance analyzing their property or planning future strategies.

Well worth it and the best strategy to start in my opinion. 

Depends on strategy and long term goals with REI.