Additionally, other lenders are offering either a 70% LTV or unfavorable rates at 80%.

Option 1 offers the potential for immediate cash flow and appreciation, which can significantly contribute to your overall financial health.

Here is a brief look at what is on offer out there:➡️ Agency loans as mentioned, such as by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community to connect with fellow investors and real estate agents who can offer insights, share experiences, or point me towards potential investment opportunities in the area.A brief introduction: I recently embarked on my real estate investment journey with the purchase of a property in California, April 2024 for $180,000, applying the BRRRR strategy to maximize its value.

You'll find some crime as you would with a more affordable area but overall it offers good rents in a time where rents are at historic highs.

Does anyone have any suggestions on best practices for finding these properties?

Raise the price back up and advertise offering rate buy down.

@Tyrail Torrence NARPM offers many how to classes and is who offers the CAM, CPM & MPM mentioned already.

Have they put it on the local MLS with a commission offer to other agents?

I have my cleaners at Turno, which means they bid on my offers in order to get hired, so sometimes their prices are the same as my fees.