Vet the source carefully since many “private” shops are just hard money in disguise; ask about points, prepay, extensions, and how fast they fund.

My next project is the exact same building down the street.My question is, should I take the deal or keep shopping?

Work with a seasoned qualified intermediary and investor‑savvy agent; shop replacement deals early, underwrite conservatively, and avoid boot.

I’m always happy to share local market insights, compare systems, or talk shop about management strategies that actually work in Southern California’s unique rental market.Looking forward to learning from all of you and contributing to the community!

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to talk shop.

I'd love to connect and can runs some quotes for you if you want as you shop for the next property.

After the call, he proceeded to close up shop and go out of business2) Looking for a brokerage with 100% commission and no fees to them.3) Seem interested 6m a year in transactions, had two calls setup a meeting at the office, then ghosted.4) New agent, no experience.

Those will give you true long-term stability with minimal refinance risk — and you can shop around nationally for the best rates and lowest fees, rather than limiting yourself to local options.The key is working with a lender or broker who’ll stay with you through each phase — acquisition, rehab, and long-term hold — and understands how to navigate structured or corporate tenancy setups like sober living.If you’d like, I can share a few approaches we’ve used with investors doing multi-property BRRRRs under similar arrangements.

Coffee, walking a project, or just talking shop, I’d be grateful for the opportunity.

You need to watch the entire market, maybe do some mystery shopping in person.