What helped me build confidence were the following:-Listening to as many podcasts including BP as possible-Utilizing the miracle morning routine daily-Read as many real estate investing books that I could get my hands on-Attending as many local real estate meetups as possible-Finding a mentor that was doing what I wanted to do at a larger scale and providing him immense value so he would take me under his wing-Starting my own local real estate meetup-Walk as many properties as possible and make offers.

Partnering with Karen Schneyer provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

Provide lots of testimonials, show examples of flips you've done, have a bio about yourself and why you love helping people dispose of real estate, etc.

You can access nearly 95% CLTV (on a primary - depending on income) and on investment properties up to 85% (full income verification) or use the proposed rental income (DSCR) usually up to 70-75% max.

I've found that Rentometer either overestimates or underestimates the rent depending on the location and condition of the property (e.g a house with updated kitchen, bathrooms and flooring will have a higher rent than a house where everything is 15 to 20 years old but still functional). 

One of the strategies being deployed in East Garfield is to provide fully furnished rooms with internet and washer/dryers and rent by the room to graduate and medical students as the area is not that far from the Medical district. 

Again it depends on how one defines success.

This allows the sponsor to buy a nearly $50M property with just a few million of investor equity--but it provides zero resiliency to an adverse market. 

Here’s a list of good HELOC providers, in no order.

Egress will be required and depending on your municipality you may need rental license or permit.