And have the home “renter ready” (clean, neutral, move-in ready).

I lean local for BRRRRs, refis, and small multis when I need a quick, clean close.Out‑of‑state or national lenders: useful for DSCR loans, portfolio products, or when I want standardized terms across markets.

Before you swing a hammer, confirm clean title, redeemed taxes, code liens, and permit history; get utilities on and do a full safety check: roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and sewer.

Vet hard: ask for a recent tape they sold and buyer references, verify they’re the seller or have a written mandate, avoid anyone asking for upfront broker fees before diligence, and insist on a clean chain of assignments plus collateral file access under NDA.

I do check frequently to make sure the access to the buildings remains properly shoveled and do clean up shoveling if necessary. 

Fastest close I’ve done was under two weeks using true private money with docs ready, clean title, and an appraisal waiver from the seller’s side to keep it simple.

I would clean it and get everything staged, if you are staging and do all other items to get it on the market.

The first duplex/triplex teaches you:• how to screen tenants• how to run clean P&Ls• how to underwrite repairs and CapEx• what you personally can tolerate in terms of property condition, turnover, and neighborhoodsThe more you standardize early, the faster you scale later.3.

Jack, solid start—channel that energy into one clean first win.

@Adele Tegger I'd likely get representation to keep things as clean and above board as possible.