Long-term, building relationships with small local banks or private lenders who lend directly to LLCs is what makes scaling smoother.

Hey Keith,We’ve worked with investors in almost the exact same spot—buying tax lien foreclosures, doing it part-time, then wanting to scale into wholesaling and seller financing.

Quote from @Varun Hegde: He went on a podcast less than a month ago, so Lane Kawaoka is definitely still marketing himself as an expert.I actually remember reading about him a couple months ago and feeling jealous, but the only way I could've built similar scale is running 90% LTV on multiple deals... sounds like that's what they did.It doesn't surprise me that many of these syndications are blowing up left and right. 

Down the line you can roll equity forward via 1031 exchanges, tap depreciation/cost-seg benefits, or scale into single-family rentals if you decide that’s the path.Everyone’s goals are different, but if I was in your shoes I’d use that first purchase to both lower my own housing cost and start building a portfolio.

NARPM serves as an excellent resource for all matters related to Property Management, offering valuable benefits to property managers of any scale or individual investors alike.

Financing is easier (residential vs. commercial), and it’s a smoother way to learn managing tenants before scaling into 6–10.Lessons Learned: Biggest mistake I see?

I wanted to pay someone to help me scale and be strategic.

Software If You Want to Level UpStessa: Free, landlord-friendly, great for tracking expenses + mileage + docs.QuickBooks Self-Employed: If you plan to scale, it’s worth learning early.For one BRRRR, though, a credit card + spreadsheet usually does the trick.If It Were My First BRRRRSeparate credit card today.One Google Sheet with everything in it.Scan receipts so you’re not drowning in paper later.It doesn’t have to be fancy—you just want clean records when tax time hits or when you go for the cash-out refi.

These are designed for rental properties or BRRRR-style investments, and they qualify based on the property’s income, not the borrower’s.It’s a great option for investors looking to scale without the usual paperwork and restrictions.If you’re interested, let’s hop on a quick call — I’d be happy to walk you through the process and see how this could support your business growth.

If you’re not reliant on the immediate cash flow, this is a prime opportunity to scale up your portfolio significantly using your existing equity.On a personal note, I’ve purchased via owner financing—great terms upfront, but the rate adjusted every 5 years.