We have seen this same slow down in september and october for the past 3 years in okc metro on our portfolio. 

My plan 1. build septic mound and system to design2. build pad to extend past HUD for patio3. gravel drive and parking area with washed stone4. have utility water and electric performed by professional - I would possibly dig for water line install and electrical conduit 5. landscape/plant trees etc. 

Over the phone, I’d ask about their past projects, timelines, ability to work within a budget, whether they have insurance and licenses, and if they can provide references or photos of completed work.

Hi Daniel,I've been employing a similar approach in Uptown over the past couple years. 

It will also help when you hire contractors...you will know the industry, so when they try to "blow smoke" you will have the ability to call them out because of your past experience. 

I'm sure some attorneys will opine on here, but developers I've dealt with in the past that did both Fix/Flip & BRRRR generally had them under separate LLCs.

However, the median $/SF has remained in a tight band of $1.16/SF and $1.20/SF for the past 13 months.Rentals - Availability by MonthThe number of homes for rent decreased MoM, which is surprising for the time of year (it usually rises during the fall).Rentals - Median Time to RentMedian days to rent remained flat MoM at 29 days, indicating a healthy rental market.Rentals - Months of SupplyRental inventory decreased MoM, now at 1.5 months, indicating a strong landlord’s market.Sales - Months of SupplySales inventory has remained in a tight band around 2.5 months for the last several months, indicating a consistent seller’s market.Sales - Median $/SF by MonthPrices had a marginal drop MoM, as expected for the time of year.Why invest in Las Vegas?

Networking events are OK too as long as you choose the right ones and/or focus on making quality connections.Referrals and past clients are a big part of my business but I can't say I rely on it.

Though rent growth remains modest, the sector appears to have moved past peak vacancy.

I did my background research and found out that I could possibly find a lender that would fund the deal as a DSCR loan as the ratio was very good at 1.25 and I had the funds for 25% deposit.However, I wasn't able to close with the initial lender that pre-approved me as a new investor because one of the units in the 5-unit was a Studio and the size was under 400sqft (as against their internal requirements).I have been under contract for the past 3 months and only have 28 days left to close, if not I'll lose my Earnest Deposit and all the time and efforts I've put into making this deal work and currently unable to find a reliable lender as they keep mentioning that I'm a New Investor with no Experience - as my first property is still under 1 Year of Ownership.Please...I'm asking all knowledgeable investors and direct lenders here to come to my aid at this point as I don't want to lose the property nor the money I've spent so far in this deal.