.🔹 Partnering with Trusted Local Experts – Engaging experienced and reliable builders, architects, contractors, and surveyors is essential for a safe, efficient, and successful rebuilding process.Recovery isn’t just about getting back to where you were—it’s about creating something better.

If you're strictly seeking off-market deals, I recommend connecting with and working with a reliable/resourceful wholesaler instead of a real estate agent.

The ability to get funding in just a few days can make a world of difference, allowing investors to act quickly and lock in the best opportunities.I’m curious, in your experience, what strategies have you found most effective for building strong relationships with reliable direct lenders?

Just be sure to use this information responsibly.Networking with Local Professionals: Build relationships with property managers, title companies, and real estate agents who might already have insights into the non-owner-occupied market.By leveraging these tools, you can gather reliable data and streamline your search for investment properties.

I assume a higher upfront cost as far as land purchase and the actual build but you would have a brand new house, instant equity and hopefully maintenance free for quite a while.

You have to find a zip code that has a prevalence of multifamily and a pathway to build multifamily.

@Chris Babb,I have moved in to the Build to Rent field full time. 

Quote from @Matt McNabb: I'm a solid $400k/yr job in NYC and have $250k to begin investing as my first step into building a portfolio, although I don't have time to be a landlord so I have to account for management fees.  

If you are going to self manage you will need to build business systems and get a list of reliable vendors.  

Commercial Revenue Generating properties like office buildings, apartment buildings, retail centers, etc (banks call it "CRE" lending) are typically evaluated from their net operating income, not gross.