There is no universal method, but how you want to approach it may factor into your investment criteria.

Quote from @Michael Santeusanio: Do you think experience carries more weight than numbers when securing capital?

So far, I have done the following methods to try and network:- gone to realtor offices around my town and letting them know I'm an investor and gave them my buy box.

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors.

Looking to use hard money loans to purchase properties,  using the fix and  flip method for the 1st few properties to build cash reserves. 

There is no security for the private lender at 100% financed and to be in second position on the lien.

Are there methods I could implement to help close on someone interested in my property faster?

Hello, would love to connect with anyone that has had success with the BRRRR method in the Charlotte area.  

Many investors who started out with construction skills started the DIY method.

Part of the challenge is also that I don’t fully know what I don’t know yet — especially around execution risk, sequencing, and the small but important details that only show up once you’re actually running a deal yourself.The capital side is the biggest gap — not just raising money, but understanding timing, how to secure real commitments without over-promising, and how to avoid bidding on deals without capital certainty.