@Kaias BlancoI will share with you some advice I got when I was about your age… maybe a few years older… I’m now 54… and this advice has served me well through the years; and it sounds so simplistic:   “You are where you are because you choose to be there.”What that means is that the limits as you currently see them are self imposed.  

Others have provided some examples.

What is frustrating is that hard money lenders are becoming just like banks with their processes as well. 

I have invested as a LP in apartment communities where there is a partnership between a government agency and the ownership group to provide affordable housing in exchange for tax abatements and long-term, low-rate government funding. 

@Andrew Steffens - It sounds like you offshore both Airbnb messaging as well direct 1:1 calls.

I'm glad you were able to meet the time/points requirement to qualify for the application as well as pass your broker's exam. 

@Zackarias AitchisonI definitely recommend finding someone who is actively providing deals right now.

I'd like to position myself as a one stop shop for home owners with distressed properties where I'd: 1) Provide a cash offer on there home - (with all the close fast, no hassle things)2) Help them list it or refer them to an agent in their area (keeping in mind that I would likely get a referral fee)3) Renovate their house for them then help them sell - I've got the team and know what renovations move the needleI'm beginning a period of what I hope to be substantial growth and I'd like to increase my flips/rentals at the same time so I'm wanting to ramp up my marketing.

It isn't wrong to do that but they want to see that the owner of the property is in control and that isn't you.There is a risk that they might take a look at those other properties, but if they are doing well and following the rules, their probably won't be a problem.Having said that, it is AirBNB and sometimes the stuff they do, don't make no sense. :)

You can look at the bill and talk to the utility provider to see if the bill is reasonable for your units.