My background is in hospitality management/tourism and now finishing up the interior architecture program at UCLA extension (this summer!).

Not impossible to find, as I did score a pretty sweet deal that I'm developing right now, but I'm not using any heloc and just using funds I've been setting aside to develop this deal.Basically I would just do your due diligence, look into airdna.co and buy reports on zipcodes you're interested in and do extensive research on the area from one bedrooms to 4 bedrooms and compile all the data from 50th to 90th percentile listings so you can come up with averages overall and see if it will pencil enough that even with a downturn you'll still be sitting pretty.

As anyone from this area knows they go quick and most need extensive work.

@Oleg Shalumov The properties I'm looking at don't require extensive rehab that will take a long time to complete, I've factored in ample time of holding cost and I have a good amount of reserves, not enough to pay the HML off but I can borrow the rest to pay off the loan if need be.

(Back story) I am set to partner with a local (CT) hair salon owner who has been a tenant for 20 years.

I’m looking for an investor-friendly realtor, and I’ve done an extensive search throughout the area.

I got an elevation certificate (costs $250-$400 where I live) and my flood insurance dropped by almost 2/3rds. down to just a hair or so above $700/year.

After some extensive research by conducting personal interviews with investors I concluded that great customer service and response time were two of the main issues I heard when it comes to getting assistance from Real Estate Agents.I feel that with the combination of my Technology skill set, analytical way of thinking, and very strong in being a person of my word I am striving towards being that go-to agent for Alabama Real Estate Investors and out of state investors looking to invest in properties here in Alabama.I will I do that by gearing towards helping you the investor by doing the following:-Find distressed properties with motivated sellers-Probates – which are great sources of investment deals (and I plan on becoming anexpert in probates and start building a network among Attorneys in that space)-Research and find REO’s and Short Sales and work diligently to prove myself in thatspace by establishing trusted connections with banking Asset Managers at localbranches-Obtain knowledge of what investment properties sell for in my market-Learn YOUR language…such as ROI, Cap Rates, 1031 Exchanges, cash-on-cashreturns and net present value which will involve continuing education for myself,but I am up for the challenge-Know your investment goals (understand what matters to you) …how much will itcost?...

I got a percentage of the deal for providing the general contracting for the extensive repairs to the complex.

It's a duplex, needing extensive renovation, including new kitchen/bathroom/flooring/windows, etc on both sides.