The best way I’ve found is to:Disclose as much as possible about the property and the borrower early onKeep communication open and consistent with the lenderPay attention to red flags—if a lender goes dark during the process or stops giving clear updates, that’s often a sign the deal is in troubleAt the end of the day, surprises still happen in this business, but having backup options and strong relationships with multiple lenders can make all the difference. 

@Jeanne ZozobradoIndianapolis has been getting a lot of attention for MTRs lately because of its affordability and steady demand from travel nurses and corporate renters.

For example, this week, out of 1150 property listings in Columbia, SC, only around 85 are worth paying any attention to. 

Of course ww3 would provide an additional boom and as you see the midwest steel mills have been getting national attention since the last administration. 

During purchase, pay close attention to the big-ticket itemslike roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical since those can eat into your profits fast.

Responsiveness builds trust, and trust leads to more deals.Various studies now show the average attention span of a human is 8 seconds.

The built in equity gives me a safety cushion, I would pay close attention to "return on equity".

And as always, be cautious and pay attention to what is really going on.Wishing you the best in your endeavors!

I only do one luxury flip per year since they require a lot of detail and attention and I do rentals as I see fit.

If you use the rental property calculator, pay close attention to the chart at the bottom showing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30-year projections.To determine if it makes sense to wait and save for 20% vs. investing with less than 20%, you'll have to consider your long-term goals.