Additionally, don't hesitate to leverage the wealth of resources available through platforms like BiggerPockets, which can offer you everything from forums for asking questions to educational podcasts and webinars.Keep honing your skills, stay up-to-date with market trends, and be open to learning from every experience, both successes and setbacks.

What’s been working for me and my circle lately:Seller financing: solve the seller’s problem first; short-term interest-only with a balloon after value-add keeps cash flow strong.Sub-to/wraps: take over low-rate loans and keep the seller whole—huge when DSCR is tight.Hybrid: small seller carry + private second to cut cash in, then refi into DSCR once stable.Private money: secure with note + mortgage/deed, pay on milestones, send updates—consistency = repeat capital.HELOC/LOC stack: close fast, cover rehab, then refi—speed wins deals.Lease-option: control now, improve, then exercise once financing improves.

I am a mortgage loan officer with a residential investment lender and would love the opportunity to serve as a resource.

I am a mortgage loan officer with a residential investment lender and would love the opportunity to serve as a resource.

., seller carry).Biggest thing I learned is that wealth comes less from stacking doors fast and more from turning your first asset into a smooth, cash-flowing machine.

I am a mortgage loan officer with a residential investment lender and would love the opportunity to serve as a resource.

There are many factors at play here including your experience level, your time/resources available, and your goals.

There are plenty of great resources and subforum categories depending on what you want to learn.

Moe,You are absolutely correct; their Resource List for Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Professional Services, and Property Managers served my VERY well being an out of towner. 

I have been consuming bigger pockets resources/books and personal finance books for the last few years and am working towards getting in the game by purchasing a property this year.