If you're open to mentoring or could use a driven local partner, I’d love the opportunity to connect and learn from you.Thank you for your time and consideration.Best regards,Conner

A few days ago, my partner Jimmy and I finally closed a roller coaster of a deal that tested every ounce of patience and creativity we had.

Not all 1031 QIs offer this, so look for firms that specialize in structured installment sales, such as those partnered with reputable annuity or treasury-backed assignment firms (e.g., Allstate, MetLife, or independent settlement planners).Key Considerations:This is not a 1031 exchange.

Once you’ve narrowed down a target location, partner with a local real estate agent who understands investor-friendly properties and the nuances of STR/MTR regulations.

Downsizing can be a major relief: fewer rooms to clean, less to maintain, and lower utility bills, too.You Want to Be Closer to Family: Whether it’s to help with grandchildren or care for aging parents, sometimes the pull of being near loved ones outweighs the math.A Relationship in Your Life Has Changed: Divorce, separation, or moving in together after a marriage or new partnership – all can create the need for a fresh start and a new place to call home.Your Job Is Taking You Somewhere New: If you finally landed your dream job or your partner’s company is relocating, you may need to move too.What About Mortgage Rates?

Being that you're just starting out, it might really behoove you to consider partnering with an established wholesaling team or an experienced individual first.

It’s kind of like Bloomberg for real estate — pulls fresh distress data (violations, liens, etc.) directly from county sources before it hits PropStream or the usual lists.Looks like you’re more focused on passive plays right now, but curious — would it be valuable if your team or JV partners had access to earlier deal signals to feed into your network?

Most lenders shy away from funding land prep and infrastructure—soft costs like grading, roads, and utilities—because they’re hard to collateralize and carry a lot of risk without vertical improvements in place.In a similar deal, I partnered with another investor here on BiggerPockets to finance a similar project which also had an end buyer in hand, but the cost of capital was high as it was north of 25% annually to the borrower.

In other news me and my partner started our own company and now have 10 doors woop!

A solid lending partner does more than just fund your deal — they often provide access to reliable contractors and offer preliminary underwriting to help assess deal viability early on.There are plenty of ways to source deals, but understanding the rental market comes first.