To provide our buyers the greatest probability for success, we cast a wide net to evaluate ALL vacation rental prospects and narrow it down to the handful that meet the search criteria. 

When they have something to lose, they tend to stay engaged.Foreclosure timelines and legal costs also vary wildly by state, so what looks like a high yield can get wiped out quickly if you’re not factoring in delays, legal hurdles, or damage upon taking the property back.It’s not that you can’t make money with underwater notes — you can — but if you're thinking of making it a niche, just go in with eyes wide open and build a strategy around low acquisition cost, strong servicing, and legal efficiency. 

Surplus funds are usually redistributed or reinvested ethically, and profits are not generated from uncertainty (gharar) or gambling-like arrangements.While Takaful is widely available in places like Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and parts of the UK, it seems extremely rare or nonexistent in the U.S. — especially when it comes to property or title coverage.So I’m wondering:Have any of you found Takaful-compliant providers operating in the U.S.?

@Nicholas Minich:So many to list, but like Brian noted, it tends to be underestimating renovation costs and timelines and overestimating loan proceeds.I tend to disagree with Brian on hiring an appraiser on the front end, only because I have had appraisals swing WIDELY on the same property. 

That's all pretty wide open.

Instead of waiting for pre-foreclosure filings or tax liens to become widely available, I’ve been tracking subtle distress indicators like mortgage delinquencies, utility shutoffs, and code violations that often show up first.

Same as previous question for vendors/contractorsHi Rod :)I am seeing all kinds of price's in west Virginia from 20k to 200k and a wide selection.I will do my due diligence on what town and condition and what kind of property to buy tenants and stuff like that.

They’re widely used, easily understood, and dominate real estate conversations.

You’re waiting for the ‘perfect’ time, the ‘perfect’ plan.𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.This market is full of motivated sellers, shaky deals, and wide-open doors for creative strategies.

Loans to LLCs often require:Higher down paymentsHigher interest ratesCommercial underwritingMore experienced borrowersSince this is your first deal, buying personally keeps your financing options wide open — especially when it's time to refi.You're asking the right questions, and this "test drive" approach with your first BRRRR is smart.