That meant more to me than anything.For anyone just starting out, remember: your first deal isn’t about making a fortune.

It is also good to remember that some off-market sellers are facing financial hardship and may be facing foreclosure.

I remember when I bought my first investment property..it felt like navigating unchated waters, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made.The BRRRR method is a powerful strategy.

Just remember ground up type project deals can sometimes have the fattest projections but also the most variables and risk.

I honestly can't remember where everyone is from, Jonathan.

If you're in a market where you have to provide kayaks and bicycles for your guests in order to compete, then you might think differently.It's important to remember though that a second-home policy is still a homeowner's policy at the end of the day. 

Beyond just the borrower characteristics, you might want to remember the broader 5 'C's' of Credit: Character, Capacity, Collateral, Capital, and Conditions.As a smaller lender myself, I focus on the Borrower first and their ability to get a project across the line with as little headaches (to me) as possible. 

I remember at San Diego, and Orlando, Other companies were tossing after parties and those are what made the networking so much better.

There doesn’t appear to be anything that screams at me to run away.  

I remember taking a leap on a property that others overlooked..it wasn't glamorous, but with some elbow grease and a bit of creativity, it turned into a great investment.