No background in real estate what so ever, but I'd like to get more familiar with it.

I’m Amelia Garcia, a Lead Generation Specialist with over 10 years of experience in real estate data research and off-market property insights.I’ve seen how much the market has changed recently, and it’s fascinating to watch investors adapt their strategies to find motivated sellers.

👉 What’s your biggest goal in real estate?

Hey @Serge Mveughom simo, I'm a real restate investor here in DFW.

Recently I have pivoted into real estate investments in MI for long term rentals. 

hey, I'm fairly new to real estate investing.

I’m a real estate broker and investor here in the Amarillo area.  

On paper, they looked like a strong borrower, but the tax-return complexity from multiple businesses made things messy.Here’s what ultimately worked for them:✔️ Used a closed-end second to tap equity✔️ Qualified using a 1-year P&L instead of full tax returns✔️ 738 FICO✔️ 81% CLTV✔️ $225K loan amount✔️ The lower-documentation structure brought DTI from 61% → 49%, which finally made the renovation feasibleWhat stood out in this situation was how alternative documentation options can make a real difference for people with layered income or complex business activity.

With what you describe, I would strongly recommend you do not start investing in real estate.

Hi Selam-You asked what are the stages of a real estate closing and where are the friction points and how to help make the process go smoothly.If you are new to the game, an investor friendly Realtor or experienced mentor should be able to make the closing process go smoothly.Step 1.