This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

I was delighted with their service and be happy to do a introduction for you to my contact manager (I am not associated with the company nor do I receive a referral fee).No business cards but line of credit yes.Revolving LOC? 

You need a reserve to handle unexpected costs, particularly during the first 1-2 years of ownership and learning how to manage the property. 

If you choose to do the lien, have an attorney or title company draw it up for you.

Be sure to factor in contingencies for unexpected costs during the rehab process and maintain a realistic cash reserve for property management and maintenance.

I'm looking to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, property managers and contractors who have experience in these areas. :-) 

Year long lease typically, with subletting allowed to offset summer months cost to tenant.I worked out some high-level math: Assuming there is a 6 bedroom single family house for sale for 800k, and I can rent for 6k/month.Financing: 350k cash, 450k loan @30yr, 3.8%.Assumptions: 7% vacancy/yr, $4000/yr repairs, $10k/yr property tax, $4k/yr insurance, 8% management fee+50% first month rent on new leaseMonth-to-month breakdown: Income: $6000 Vacancy, Mgmt fee, repair, taxes, insurance: $2300Loan PI: $2650I'd take home ~$1000/month. 

I was referred to them from a turnkey company. 

, 2) it manages the properties directly so there are many hands in the cookie jar, and 3) how/when/impact if "they" decide to liquidate properties and what would be the exact impact to me? 

Negligent forest management, drug addicts, or illegals?