The Senate’s procedural vote signaled bipartisan momentum to keep the lights on through January.The shutdown froze key agencies, delaying CPI, PPI, and jobs data.

I recently had a phone consult with a business advisor agency, they basically recommended the same.

.• The money I lend comes from reputable wholesale lenders and banks I’m approved with — all underwritten through standard agency or investor guidelines.• For down payment assistance, those are generally limited to owner-occupied deals — happy to run through what’s available if you plan to live in one of the units.• To start, I’d just need some basic info about your goals, income, credit, and property type — we can figure out the best fit from there.• Pre-approvals usually take 24 hours or less once I have the necessary info.• Yes, I have rate lock programs available through several of my lenders.• I can absolutely share references and reviews from clients, including some who are active here on BiggerPockets.• And yes, I regularly connect clients with investor-friendly agents, property managers, and insurance pros in the area.If you’d like, we can set up a quick call or Zoom to talk through what you’re looking for and get you pre-approved.– David Stephens

We've definitely seen the pullback on the smaller side from traditional banks, especially for ground-up and reposition plays that don’t check the agency boxes.

Which collection agencies are most aggressive in collecting back rent against tenants who live in North Carolina?

After I reported him to the consumer protection agency, I noticed his website added disclaimers about how his returns are exceptional (I’m not sure his claims are even true or has been proven), and that replicating his returns are not guaranteed, which is nice way of saying you’re going to piss your money away trying to replicate what this guy claims he has done.

Build the relationship with the broker/agency and let them do the leg work on finding the right coverage for each property.

On the market side, these loans currently lack agency backing, limiting securitization and liquidity in the secondary market.

Hi everyone,I am based in Spain (Valencia/Alicante region), acting as a direct sourcer for local landowners—mostly probate situations or tired landlords who refuse to work with local agencies due to high fees.Because I am local, I’m getting access to off-market inventory solely through referrals and trust.Most of the opportunities coming across my desk are for land/development.

Quote from @Elealeh Fulmaran: Tough combo: rural, 7 acres, hand‑dug well, unpermitted structures, and minor water damage knocks out most agency and FHA options.