@Ben CaponeHey Ben, since you’re already experienced in rentals, the Midwest can be a great place to buy undervalued properties with solid cash flow and upside, you can focus on B and C grade neighborhoods that often offer strong returns, plus there are off-market deals you won’t see online, the key is building a local team and contractor network to make managing and rehabbing much easier, it’s a lower-cost market with opportunity to flip or hold for steady long-term growth

Happy to answer any technical or business questions about stretch ceilings — installation, costs, or how this service can scale across multiple states.

I'd be happy to send you a graded map of the area and a share list of useful contacts.

It sounds like you have a solid model and clear goals for scaling your business.

The opportunities are out there — but I can’t scale at the level I want using just my own funds.That’s why I’m looking for two key relationships:1️⃣ A capital partner who believes in growth, creative structures, and long-term wealth building.2️⃣ A mentor who’s already scaled intelligently — someone who’s built systems, teams, and mindset around sustainable growth — and is open to a call or connection.I’ve done the work, proven the model, and know how to operate successfully.

Quote from @Nathaniel Carter: Seeing more investors using DSCR loans lately, so I wanted to share a quick summary of why they’ve become so popular:Benefits:No income or employment verificationApproval is based on rental incomeClose in an LLC30-year fixed ratesWorks for long-term, short-term, and mid-term rentalsGreat for self-employed investorsGreat RatesThese loans have been helping a lot of investors scale faster, especially those who hit DTI limits with conventional lenders.If anyone has questions about DSCR structures, cash-out refi options, or how to qualify, feel free to drop them here — I’m happy to help. 

Hands on ownership teaches you how real estate behaves in the real world, while syndications help you scale into markets and asset types you can’t take down alone.

I think basements as additional living space - assuming the basement is finished nicely, has egress, is free of radon, and is professionally waterproofed - are great ideas.However, we've had low success rates leasing even semi-below-grade apartments.

Hello Brandon, effectively scaling your real estate investments starts by managing your first few projects with a solid financial foundation.

It feels too irregular to rely on as a scaling strategy, so I don’t think creative finance is the solution for this specific bottleneck.