This strategy provides steady cash flow and potential property appreciation over time.Fix and Flip:Acquire distressed properties, renovate or "flip" them, and sell at a higher price.

Additionally, if there's a particular aspect of real estate you're eager to explore or learn more about, let me know, and I'll do my best to provide valuable insights.

Trying to figure out if this is natural settling or we should provide reinforcement to the beam to prevent further settling. 

Some require me as the investor to start the process with my own funds and others provide 20% up-front.

Provide detailed specifications and ask for itemised estimates.

You will not need to provide personal income like tax returns or paystubs as the underwriters look at cashflow of the property in place of that.

@Michelle MosesYes, no one needs an advisor and if a client doesn't get value from their current provider they should leave.   

I didnt provide clear enough guidance to my contractor on every last detail and the expectations of the finishing touches I needed.

DSCR loans provide a 30 year option.

this will help with the administrative tasks (e.g. yearly 1099, pay off statements, accounting especially if the borrower pays faster) as well as helping to provide a 3rd party proof of non-payment in case you need to foreclose.Be sure to use an attorney that specializes in Notes, not necessarily a real estate attorney, to draft the paperwork and protect your interests.Good luck.