Sometimes younger low volume agents re more open to sharing pocket listings.Leverage the internet to contact as many wholesalers as possible.You may even want to advertise for Acquisitions, depending on your business plan.Don't feel pressured to buy...vet all "deals" & operators carefully & trust your own underwriting.Your B1 license could be very beneficial for structural value add prospects.

Leveraging your network, especially with the military community, is a huge advantage — those connections can open doors to deals, partnerships, and mentorships.Getting your license is a smart move, and combining that with learning different strategies (buy-and-hold, house hacking, wholesaling, etc.) will give you flexibility to pivot as opportunities arise.

What qualifies a contractor as being "investor friendly"? 

Best,Kefah Licensed general contractor in Central Ohio. most of what we do in columbus is build to rent and spec home hybrids.

I’d suggest checking local investor Facebook groups like Cleveland Real Estate Investors or Northeast REI Network, people share contractor referrals all the time.

I have capital, lenders, contractors, just no deals!

Getting your license can definitely give you a big advantage. 

I do not pay a general contractor money for calling people for me.

I am not licensed as a STR and do not collect transient tax.   

Mistakes are inevitable in real estate, whether it’s a missed repair in underwriting, a contractor who walks off with a deposit, or poorly executed work.