As a new agent, you don’t need fancy branding or a shiny office—you need skills, scripts, contract knowledge, lead gen structure, and accountability.

I can tell you as a loan officer most college students that come out of school and are looking to get into their first property struggle with college debt.

I'm looking to do something in Santa Fe that is a bit more upscale than what you would see for say, travelling nurses, etc. and moreso geared toward travelling professionals or creatives who would benefit from an office space in the house, along with thoughtful and current renovations and furnishings.This is my first time buying an investment property and I'm trying to figure out a realistic way to analyze properties with potential renters but have found mixed opinions on how to predict pricing, especially when doing something a bit different than a standard furnished unit.Would love any insight that you are willing to share!

I’m curious how others are approaching this niche in 2025 — especially with housing supply tightening in many markets.

@Jorge Vazquez I often get inundated with these types of calls after credit pulls, particularly when opening credit accounts at supply houses for building materials, but less frequently when credit pulls are completed for bank loans.

When I walked it, the empty property looked well taken care of, but when a contractor arrived to walk the property this morning, it was surrounded by police officers. 

It can definitely vary based on your situation, though.If you want, feel free to DM me — I’m local to Tucson and happy to help you think through options or connect you with a couple loan officers who handle construction financing regularly.

-Top performers: 28092 (Lincolnton) and 28012 (Belmont) are exceptionally tight at 4–5%, indicating very strong rental demand and limited supply.- Submarkets like Huntersville (28078), Cornelius (28036), and Mooresville (28115) continue to show consistent occupancy and rent growth.

Despite owning a condo they are not what I generally recommend due to fees and likely abundant supply when it comes to resale and renting. 

On one end, you have sponsors who attract institutional capital, family offices, private equity, or high–net-worth investors where the LP's often negotiate stronger terms and maintain greater control.