Suggest that you would have sufficient funds for a “rainy day” there in the PNW.You have probably heard it said the best day to buy real estate was yesterday.

I do think having a sufficient emergency fund is vital before investing in anything (stocks, real estate, retirement accounts, etc).

So between 2012-14 we averaged selling around 360 properties a year to hedge funds.  

If you could go back to your first deal, what’s one thing you’d tell yourself about the funding process?

In Chicago, you cannot deny someone housing based on immigration status, so focusing your screening on income and ability to pay is both fair and compliant.To avoid any confusion down the line, it’s a good idea to update your written rental criteria to reflect that applicants without an SSN or ITIN can still qualify by providing sufficient proof of income and supporting documentation.

(Like a bank statement in the buyer's name showing the required funds.)

I’m curious — for those investing in multiple markets, do you usually look for local lenders or are you comfortable working with out-of-state funding partners?

Reporting is regular and sufficient.

For those running several deals at once, what strategies do you use to stay on top of financing and project timelines?
One thing I’ve seen help investors is having flexible options ready — bridge, rehab, DSCR, etc. H...

I’d appreciate sharing experiences, deal terms, funding sources, and strategies.