I would try to tie those experiences and skill sets to your REI path.  

Through my experience, I’ve cultivated a conservative approach that balances opportunity with risk management that I apply to every deal that crosses my desk.

And there are some investors who go for those lesser quality areas, because they have experience in those types of properties and know they can buy there inexpensively. 

Throw your experiences in comments below; I'd love to hear success stories and/or horror stories!

Hello Joshua, we invest in West Texas area, all short-term rentals (4 1/2 years experience).

While I don’t have experience wholesaling myself, I’ve worked with both first-time wholesalers and seasoned pros on their hundredth deal.

Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?

Is the property just a regular-style house or something you can build an experience around?  

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I have referred my CPA to several others and everyone has had a positive experience.