Adding someone to your team who can help with tax strategies and improve your credit score is also a great move. 

First piece of advice is which city do you have a better team put together?

Build your “boots-on-the-ground” team first.Before you even close, make sure you have at least:A reliable handyman who answers the phoneA plumber and HVAC tech (emergencies don’t wait)A cleanerA lawn/snow serviceA leasing agent or someone local who can show unitsI looked into “tenant turner” and never pulled the trigger, it is a service that has a digital lockbox on the door, and gives access to unit for qualified people.2.

With the right team of outsourced professionals and a high enough net worth to be financed, you should be able to find financing.

Then again, you will want to make sure that you have the right team in place for whatever real estate pursuits that you are interested in. 

So whether you go turnkey or build your own team, it’s worth considering markets like this where you can get both cash flow and appreciation.

Build Your 3-Person Local Team FIRSTBefore writing any offers, lock in:• A local agent/investor agent who regularly works flips• A GC or renovations estimator• A hard money lender that lends in BaltimoreThose three people determine 90% of whether your flip succeeds.3.

Usually, my team is already proficient at the things that AI can do well right now.

My team cold-calls atleast 500 dials every day.

No judgment no pitching just real industry conversation and Comment.Because the truth is:The best lenders don’t just fund dealsThey protect relationships and help brokers WIN.And while you’re here tag a broker or lender who always comes through when things get messy.Let’s show them some respect 💼 The lender should also act as the guide as if you are going on a safari, they navigate through the forest and make sure there is communication and documentation is getting completed by the borrower and their underwriting team is providing updates on where things are at.