Pick one lane for your first win and keep it simple: target a light value‑add rental in DFW that meets your buy box, run a quick noise‑to‑numbers scan on each lead (rent, ARV, rehab, exit), and make offers daily with clear contingencies.

I'm looking to get a sense of what these type of deals look like in NYC so when I'm negotiating with the seller I know exactly where price and rents need to be to hit a general buy box. 

@Omar Saint Louis I’m an end buyer, but I have pretty specific buy box, mesa chandler Gilbert, SFH under 2k sqft, no pool, no solar, not 55+, max $300k purchase, must be at least $30k under FCV on tax record.

Lead with a simple credibility stack: be clear about your buy box and pricing logic, share a one‑page deal sheet on every trade (collateral, payor history, servicer notes, exit plan), and match your promises to your updates.

If you’re exploring private equity for real estate, lead with credibility, not the ask: share a simple one‑pager with your buy box, a recent sample deal’s numbers, your plan to protect capital (promissory note, lien or pledge, insurance, clear exit), and your communication rhythm.

Also added mailboxes for box units and new water heaters for both units (plus a new electric meter for the other unit and internet hookup).Apt A (two beroom, one 3/4 bath) rents for $2200 and is occupied.Apt B (one bedroom, one full bath) rents for $1450 and is occupied.The problem I'm facing is with the refinance.

If you and the real estate don’t check those boxes don’t buy the real estate. 

We've definitely seen the pullback on the smaller side from traditional banks, especially for ground-up and reposition plays that don’t check the agency boxes.

Next step: define your buy box, price your rehab by trade with a 10–20% buffer, and underwrite three real listings to see which pencils.

Define your monthly number, then pick a buy box that reliably cash flows in 2–3 chosen markets.