Networking in real estate can feel like an uphill battle.

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

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There is one business in particular that has been very tempting to try and acquire, but I am not sure the next steps to actually go about doing it.Questions like: Confirming it qualifies for commercial real estate loans (SBA), what type of network (brokers/lawyers/etc) would be needed to appraise and finalize a deal, and where to look for that network.

A lot of DSCR lenders are technically POF lenders as they only qualify on 4 things: 1) valid driver's license 2) FICO score 3) rent is more than the PITI of the proposed property and 4) proof of funds for the down payment and closing costs and reserves.

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I guess we'd have to if someone actually had a real ESA cat with proper paperwork, but so far, it's been the ones trying to force us to allow their cat, and they've been ruled out for other qualification issues.

Let's just ignore the fundamentals of the real estate and/or negotiating a good basis in property we purchase and focus solely on how we can acquire real estate without any of our own money.

They have an ethical and licensing duty to be honest and truthful, and they cannot act against their Principal client, who you are not.