Now that were in the winter, things have slowed a little as they traditionally do. 

Traditional sale will be 25% down with the bank for the whole property.  

Inventory is tight, spreads are slimmer, and many local investors are either waiting for better margins or shifting into mid-term rentals, ADUs, and value-add holds instead of traditional flips.That said, we’re still seeing a healthy amount of fix-and-flip activity in other parts of the country, curious what you’re seeing on your end?

I have a few different paths I am considering going down, some of which are the traditional paths that are discussed on this forum at length.One topic I am interested in some general feedback, which is of particular interest to me, is the idea of adding a third unit to a multi-family home.

Since many of these homes were bought during 2020 to 2022, there are plenty of opportunities with lower equity positions AND low rates, allowing investors to come in with little cash to close (often under 10%), while locking in a significantly lower payment vs. traditional investment loans.A few things to know:• Non veterans CAN assume a VA loan, but the seller has to agree to leave that portion of their VA entitlement tied up with the loan.

It’s just a different angle compared to traditional retail negotiations.Keep going!

Sharing a recent scenario that I think other investors might find useful — especially anyone who’s self-employed or juggling multiple income streams.A homeowner needed to pull cash from their primary residence to renovate their second home, but traditional full-documentation guidelines were pushing the DTI too high to qualify.

My visa only allows passive investments, so my first step should be to buy rental properties.I've looked into Section 8, Airbnb, and traditional rentals.

Ask for references from those specific deals and call them.About the Hard Money Loan: Non-traditional loans can be full of hidden costs."

For a deal this size, you’ll need to think beyond traditional investors.