That said, we do want to leverage our funds, explore creative financing, and partner with other investors (of course, only if it's a good match) to grow faster and acquire more properties.We’d love to connect with others who have experience in this market—or just like-minded people most likely like you who are open to sharing advice, recommendations, or even partnering on deals.

Never turn down an opportunity until you have fully explored it and then shared the findings with the other party. 

Open to connecting, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities to work together when there’s a good fit.If you’re active in the area, I’d like to connect.

I’m helping a homeowner in Pinetop-Lakeside AZ explore selling his property.It’s been operating as a successful Airbnb for a while, and the owner is considering cashing out.Happy to share details with anyone interested or get feedback from investors familiar with the area.

Is it worth exploring self-financing/owner financing in a situation like ours?

Hi Dondi — I’m a commercial mortgage broker and work with owner-occupied and investment properties, including office-use buildings.I’m not sure if your plan is to sell, refinance, or explore financing options, but happy to connect and see if there’s a fit or point you in the right direction locally.I work with lenders active in Florida and Seminole/Orange County.

House hacking isn’t an option for me since I have a wife and kids and don’t want to move them around, so I’m exploring other paths — flipping, BRRRR, partnerships, private money, etc. 

When those three align, the market can work anywhere.To explore efficiently, tools like AirDNA, Rabbu, and Mashvisor can give you a quick snapshot of occupancy, nightly rates, seasonality, and revenue ranges.

Curious how other agents handle this.Lately I’ve had more first calls where I realize 10–15 minutes in that the lead:- isn’t clear if it’s investment vs primary- has no real budget yet- or is just “exploring”Do you:- pre-qualify via email/form?

The key question is not just can you do it, it’s whether the deal cash flows enough to comfortably cover both the new mortgage and the equity payment.Many investors start this way, but it works best when you have strong reserves and conservative numbers.Are you looking at a specific property already, or just exploring the idea?