You can tell when someone seems a little shady–when it feels like they’re not quite giving you the whole story.If I were considering a business to buy and everything looked fantastic on paper, but I wasn’t getting a good feeling from the seller, I’m not buying that business.Because as someone who has sold a business, I know there are things I could have hidden from my buyer.

Over the years, we’ve built relationships, closed countless deals, grown businesses with fellow BP members, and helped others get started—all from meeting people here on the forums.The Lehigh Valley is a fantastic market to kick off your journey.

A tidy profit, plus confidence to tackle the next project solo.On the topic of self-directed IRAs: While they’re fantastic for gaining experience and diversifying into real estate over time, they can feel restrictive if your main goal is scaling quickly.Here’s what I’d focus on:Using Equity Wisely: A HELOC or cash-out refinance could unlock funds to pursue a flip or duplex without touching your 401(k).Partnering Smartly: Your realtor friend sounds like a great resource.

Please and advice or a referral for someone would be fantastic!

For someone that's not as conservative, or a different view on the cycle, they might have a different opinion than me on all of this.2) Sponsor quality check: (takes about 45 minutes per deal)I believe that a great sponsor can take an average looking deal and make it great, and that in mediocre sponsor can take a fantastic looking deal and make it bad (especially if there is a severe recession).

Fantastic tenants and the home brings in solid revenue.

Section 8 tenants can be fantastic renters if screened properly.

It’s fantastic that you’re diving into real estate investing.. especially multifamily properties, which can be a powerful way to build wealth and generate consistent cash flow.

Partner Driven saw a fantastic opportunity to leverage the property’s market-ready condition, allowing for a swift and profitable transaction with minimal investment or risk.

Working as a property manager gives you such valuable insight into the market, tenant relationships, and property operations—it’s a fantastic foundation to build on.What kind of investing are you thinking about starting with?