Establish connections with real estate brokers that focus on investment properties.Funding: Explore various funding options, such as partnerships, hard money lenders, private lenders, and conventional mortgages.Make use of your experience in building to precisely estimate repair costs and provide prospective lenders with well-prepared project proposals.Look into any grants or incentives that may be available to real estate investors on a local and federal level.Create a concise business strategy that outlines your objectives, both short- and long-term, target properties, and investment tactics.Remember, each real estate market is unique, so adapt your strategies based on your local conditions.

I’ve spoken to several who have made 32 rental properties in short of 36 months without being a seasoned real estate investor.

In short, I can't afford PropStream or any other subscription that would likely help me.

Short/long term?

Should I invest that money in the short term?

Borrower short on a variable rate (HELOC), borrow long with a fixed rate.I can potentially do either for you but would suggest a fixed rate either first or second mortgage. 

I knew the comps of the area, and I understood the upgrades that attracted the new buyers for this area.

Short version. 

If you have owned the property less than 12 months then the sale is subject to short term capital gains.

Now, I have a portfolio of Short Term Rentals and Long Term Rentals.I've also helped other investors with their DSCR loans and flip projects.