Fast forward to today, I have transitioned from full time military to a full time real estate professional in many different avenues of the industry, while still actively serving in the National Guard part time & utilizing my education benefits to compound my growth, connections & credibility.

Need capital or a partner to move fast?

The process can get messy fast, but building the right system helps you scale in the long run. 

Big ticket items change the math fast.4.

The people you surround yourself with will determine how far and how fast you go.Here’s my best advice as you get rolling:Get clear on your mission.

.• 80% LTV — Only works when the rehab is tight and the ARV is rock solid.You can pull more cash out, but:– DSCR compresses fast– Cashflow can get thin– Appraisal risk becomes much higherMost investors only go this high on lighter rehabs or when the numbers are extremely predictable.In short:70% = safest,75% = most common,80% = possible but narrow.Always interested to see what other markets are trending, but these are the ranges that consistently work for BRRRR investors here.

Things are expensive and moving fast, but not impossible.

They tell me the rate and structure matter, but being able to move fast is usually what wins them the deal in the first place.

Yes — unless you systemize it.You need:• Clear house rules• Weekly or bi-weekly cleaning• Locked individual bedrooms• Keyless entry• Written expectations for noise, guests, chores• A screening process that tests for compatibility, not just credit scoresIf you don’t have structure, the house becomes chaotic fast.4.

They want the fastest solution, not the “best investor.”If you don’t respond fast… someone else will.And they’ll get the contract you should’ve had.It’s not about being perfect.It’s about being first.In off-market real estate, speed isn’t a bonus…it’s a competitive advantage.