Welcome @Kiara SpenceThere's alot of great points mentioned.You'll surely want to understand your budget, narrow your focus/objective, work with a lender/broker that understands your goals and put the right people in your corner to help identify deals.Are you going to reside in your primary and buy the rental?

Some Albany-based female investors started a Rose, Rehabs, and Real Estate group and we'd love to invite other lady-identifying investors to join.

Hey Titus, I would identify the market that you want to invest in, then find a US lender that does work in given market.

In my experience, the insurance adjuster is the one who identifies damage and determines what needs to be repaired/replaced, then the roofer is hired to complete that work.

How do I identify those types of brokers in my area?

Can you help me identify if these are good creative finance deals? 

Or it could be water from another source like the sink or shower, but that's less likely because it would have to travel to that spot and then run through.I'm sure your plumber will have no problem identifying the source and fixing it. 

This thorough investigation helps identify potential red flags and ensures that the sponsor has the resources and expertise to execute the project successfully.Financial AnalysisExamine the sponsor's financial statements, funding sources, and capital structure to evaluate their financial health and stability.

Financing - Should we secure financing before identifying a property or vice-versa?

As an INFOMRMED educated person will readily identify, this Harris "slogan" is straight out of the "play book" targeting what they coin "useful idiots".