Manchester is a solid starting market, especially for cash flow-focused rentals.

With full financial support in place, Jason was able to focus on managing the rehab and preparing the home for resale.

I say focus on this because the challenge with Real Estate is that there are so many strategies & you can get off on a tangent and find you never close a deal because you decide to venture off on to something else right after you have completed training on one strategy.  

When it comes to structuring a deal, most developers focus on the capital gap — but lenders focus on readiness.Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that deals move faster (and get better terms) when the borrower has a clean due diligence stack ready before approaching mezzanine or bridge lenders.Here’s a quick checklist we use internally before structuring mezzanine capital between $1M–$100M+ :✅ Updated project financials✅ Detailed pro forma with realistic DSCR assumptions✅ Rent roll or trailing 12-month P&L✅ Capital stack breakdown showing senior + subordinate layers✅ Clear exit or refinance planHaving these ready builds lender confidence and speeds up funding timelines.💡 Curious — for those of you who’ve raised mezzanine or bridge capital recently:What’s one document or metric lenders focused on the most during your due diligence?

Hey BiggerPockets crew,I'm an investor-agent based in the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, NC) focusing on wholesaling and flipping.

Over the past few years, I’ve worked with investors to build portfolios of rental and buy-and-flip properties, focusing on both on- and off-market opportunities.I am currently in the process of moving to Ohio and building a new market, which is why I’m new to BiggerPockets.

I’m starting to invest in the Milwaukee area, but I don’t live in the U.S. yet.I’d love to get your recommendations on good neighborhoods to start with, and whether it’s better to focus on the north side or the south side of the city.Thanks in advance for any advice!

Quote from @Elealeh Fulmaran: Shahab, start with these three that turn theory into action fast: 1) The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner for clear numbers, deal anatomy, and beginner-friendly frameworks; 2) Real Estate by the Numbers by J Scott and Dave Meyer to level up underwriting, sensitivity checks, and real-world decision rules; 3) The One Thing by Gary Keller to lock your focus so you actually execute your first deal instead of dabbling.

Hi everyone,With reports suggesting 2025 could be one of the slowest years for U.S. home sales in history, I’m curious how active investors are adapting.Some approaches I’ve been noticing:Shifting focus from flips to long-term rentalsTargeting deeper discounts or off-market dealsHolding properties longer than originally plannedUsing creative financing options to close dealsI’d love to hear from seasoned investors: What strategies are you using right now to navigate this unusual market?

Since you’re already diving into podcasts and videos, I’d suggest also focusing on building local connections and understanding the numbers in your own market.