I see a lot of good projects miss out on financing just because they don’t fit the standard box.

Layer referrals by telling every PM, GC, loan officer, and title rep your buy box and asking, “Who do you know that needs a fast, as‑is sale?”

As Chris mentioned, they do have a very specific buy box but when the scenario fits, they can be very aggressive for your business.

If you and the real estate don’t check those boxes don’t buy the real estate. 

I love that you're already getting your "buy box" together.

It’s understandable that not everyone can afford real estate that checks all these boxes.

Pick a simple buy box in two solid C to B neighborhoods and aim for rent‑ready SFR or duplex with multiple exits; use your 20% down on a deal that cash flows at today’s rates with conservative expenses and real rent comps from two PMs.

Use your agent chops to move fast: pick a simple buy box in Tuscaloosa/Northport, pull true rent ranges from two property managers, and walk three blocks you’d actually buy on to learn turns, parking, and tenant profile.

Consider defining your Buy Box, as this will help in adding clarity to your acquisitions.

Focus on getting preapproved and then filtering out your buy box from there.