I've spent a lot of time researching rental properties and was comfortable with that strategy, but since nothing pencils and I'm pivoting a bit at least to get started, I feel like I'm starting over before I even began. 

The most common strategy is to use the existing equity to put into another downpayment and buy another property - this provides an effective use of leverage as you are expanding your portfolio.

Investors can use these differences about property class types to consider how each property fits within their strategy of investing, such as return objectives and amount of risk they are willing to accept in order to achieve those returns.Each property classification reflects a different risk and return because the properties are graded according to a combination of geographical and physical characteristics.

@Chad Herringunless:(a) you have both substantially more capital than the amount you are looking to lend, and (b) you have expertise in real estatei would strongly recommend not doing thisprivate lending is an advanced strategy, not a beginning oneand what flipper needs just 25k??

Has the new ordinance impacted you, or have you adjusted your purchasing strategy to comply with it?

This allows our buyers to purchase the property, make the necessary improvements, and then choose to either rent it at market rate or sell it.Selling a property without providing at least two exit strategies for the buyer significantly decreases our pool of buyers.Feel free to reach out, you could send me the numbers and I can give you my opinion on what would be a good deal to a buyer with keeping the tenants. 

@Karalyn DuncanEntering the real estate investing game with limited capital is a common challenge, but there are several strategies you can explore to overcome this hurdle.

Exit strategy is to market to first time buyers.

Also what strategies do you recommend to find investors? 

Create a Win/Win with favorable numbers.Best of luck - Nicholas