@Ladarius PayneLove the mindset, LaDarius — coachable, consistent, and committed is exactly how you win in this game.

Other than that its just a numbers game....every X offers gets you Y contracts....go find the numbers.

Every lender has slightly different requirements, but here are some of the common criteria we look for:Property Ownership / Purchase Agreement – You’ll need to show either a purchase contract or proof of current ownership if it’s a refinance.Exit Strategy – Whether it’s a flip, refinance into long-term financing, or a sale, the lender wants to understand how the loan will be paid off.Credit Profile – While perfect credit isn’t required, most lenders will still check for recent bankruptcies, foreclosures, or major delinquencies.Down Payment / Skin in the Game – Typically expect 20% down on a purchase. 

I’ve been in the IL suburbs rental game for 30 years, so I feel you on needing to cover that mortgage fast (2 months is no joke) while pricing smart to avoid empty rooms.

They were open to cashing out their equity and doing a sub2, but there's no way I can lock up that much capital this early in the game.

We have TONS of contacts as far as realtors, GCs, tradesman, etc so we feel ahead of the game in that aspect.Our biggest goal is to stay in the black (or get back to the black ASAP) before building a rental portfolio.

I've seen some well-known syndicators brag about having "skin in the game" when the truth is they invest $100,000 in $25 million deal but take home $250,000 or more in fees.

I think the wholesale game overall is saturated with people sitting at their computer mass cold calling and emailing potential sellers.

That’s part of the game.

welcome to BiggerPockets Your rendering skills sound incredible, and being able to show investors the full potential of a property is such a game changer for fix & flip projects.