I am currently enrolled in real estate school and plan to take my test in January-February of 2026.

Taking courses, studying for tests, take the test, finding a sponsoring broker, becoming a NAR member. 

The borrower didn't move forward because the rate increased due to the lower DSCR, and the borrower was receiving less cash out.This property was part of a larger portfolio that my client was considering refinancing, but wanted to test the waters with 1 property first.

We’re trying to reduce USPS trips and are testing a few online mailing options. 

For all decisions and changes made the exit strategy needs to be tested every time!!

Has anyone tested this model?

My business partner is currently testing for his South Carolina residential home builder license from which he has extensive home flip experience from previous duty stations. 

I’ve tested most of them, and I’m happy to share what’s worked for me.Personally, I’ve found success with the outbound approach: Cold calling, texting, and email marketing.

They want to know you won’t blow the rehab budget, stall out, or panic when something goes sideways.Once I had one project under my belt with clean documentation, lenders stopped questioning my ARVs and started competing for my business.A few lessons from that first deal:• Show up with a real scope of work• Know your comps better than the lender• Bring a contractor who’s licensed, insured, and organized• Present the numbers like a business, not a hopeAfter that, funding becomes a systems game instead of a confidence test.

I’d live there for about a year while I test out living in Arizona.