Not sure their volume its certainly not like Kiavi or lima or one of the big players..

Check with the companies Rhino Insurance and Obligo - these are big players in this field professional management companies work with, I'm not sure if they're open to self managing landlords-also not sure why they wouldn't be.

Many of the lenders on the "broker friendly" list provided earlier are black booked for me... along with a slew of Realtors and title attorneys or title companies who are not capable of delivering a consistent client experience.I should also note that both Kiavi and Easy Street (among many others I work with) notified me immediately if one of my clients attempted to reach out to the retail side.   

Thanks to the Bigger Pockets podcast and other real estate podcasts I have learned this to be false, I am more than capable, and I am now ready to take on investing.

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

-The seller is willing to "sell" and immediately be the tenant (maximum rent payment he is capable of is ~$2,500).We are interested in helping him out and making a bit of cashflow in the process.We are relatively new investors and would like to guidance on ways we could structure this transaction.

As you develop the layout, think of player interaction safety.This won't be a YOU project. 

My role has involved making strategic purchasing decisions, negotiating supplier terms, and managing large capital investments in a competitive environment.As the Amazon landscape has shifted toward large players with exclusive manufacturer access, I’ve been planning a transition into real estate finance — particularly hard money lending, In my role, I’ve:Managed multi-million dollar purchasing decisions, sourcing high-demand products and optimizing inventory strategies.Analyzed large sets of data to forecast profitability, manage cash flow, and minimize risk.Built strong relationships with suppliers, financial institutions, and logistics partners to drive operational efficiency.I’m confident that my financial acumen, data-driven approach, and experience in capital management can translate seamlessly into roles in real estate finance.I’m eager to connect with professionals in the field, and I’m particularly interested in opportunities related to:Hard money lending and underwritingReal estate investment analysisPortfolio managementIf you have any advice, mentorship, or know of any opportunities in real estate finance, I’d love to connect.

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not every basketball player is Lebron James, and most basketball players aren't even in the NBA. i don't do STR personally - i have all LTRs, and am looking into MTR - but if you're only interested in it because you think the returns can be higher, then that may not be enough.