Also open to strategies/tips/tactical advice for a new commercial agent with a Saas sales background :)Thank you ALL!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Also, doesn't matter if you are new or experienced, we all get taken for a ride by a contractor. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Open and interested in advice from the experienced.

@Patience Echemvery difficult to advise given the limited information herein general i would say that, unless you are an experienced investor, then it probably doesn't make sense to sink 250K cash into one rentalit's a very difficult time to get started - that is not to say that it's not still a good time to get started - just that it's difficult with prices and rates both still very high.where are you located?

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Most lenders can do 90% Purchase, 100% Rehab financed on 1-4 units if experienced. 

Options:1) Wait for the right duplex to go on the market and expect to pay $160-$200k for it with rents around $1400-$1600 for a 3 bedroom. 2) buy a massive project for $90k off market from our real estate agent.

You can set that up over the internet/phone.I am here in Saint Petersburg and its a great time to come down as an agent if your getting your FL license.