Jeff is also a licensed escrow/title officer so we close many transactions as well.

AAPL has been trying to stop using the word hard money because it has a negative connotation and move everything over to private lending.But Ned is right, I had always viewed it the way he has as well, but as a lender I have no friends, so I guess them I am allowed to use it interchangeably.The Demise of “Hard Money” in a Private Lending World | American Association of Private Lenders (aaplonline.com)

I'd suggest finding an investment brokerage that sources deals and double closes as well.

If you can do well in this market, you should be able to get more good deals done when things get a little easier for buyers/investors!

Just came across this issue as well.

I have tried well over a dozen times to upload a bathroom photo.

You could do a DSCR loan as well but I would bet that rate will be high also at the moment.

That's right—we haven't seen rates like this in over a YEAR.And here’s more great news for buyers...the market has more properties available than this time last year, leading to a slight drop in median prices.Now is the time to make moves.

You need at least 3 recently sold similar properties within a one mile radius in the last 6 months. 

So far I can think of:  - Using agency resources to get my RE license - Trying to make connections with agents who work with investors (as opposed to typical homebuyers)  - Learning the local market through osmosis/exposureAny ideas and/or insights would be well appreciated.