The insights shared by the Realtors, @Zeke Liston, @Jimmy Lieu, @Nathan Gesner, @Samuel Diouf, @Sam McCormack, @Min Zhang provide a solid foundation for anyone starting out in this industry.From a property management perspective, it's great to see you're considering the long-term rental strategy.

Hey Eli –Given your situation, DSCR loans could be a solid path, especially if you're aiming to expand your portfolio.

I currently have 3 rental properties and now want to move on into fix and flip...Joseph, it's great that you're looking to expand into fix and flips, and having three rental properties already gives you a solid foundation.

Great, that is solid advice.

The only caution I give people is to make sure they have a solid income to where they won't feel the pain of the loan. 

My plan is to be as knowledgeable I possible can so the deals I present are rock solid and convincing enough to get my money.

Pick solid operators and solid asset classes.We syndicate self-storage projects.

The key is building systems and finding solid property management to handle things while you move around.

The foundation was already approved, permitted and finaled years ago for a 3400 sf house, and its solid and I won't be building directly on the overhang edge; but rather back away from the edge a few feet to prevent any load issues all the weight will be on the longer sides of the existing footing.

Really about growing a strong portfolio of solid deals.Now that being said, if you are a high income earner, well qualified, and can't find reasonably good deals: (i) you can connect with a well connected real estate agent for off-market deals; (ii) you might do a very narrow cost-effective cold call or letter writing.