As someone who deals and talks to real Private Lenders (small shops run by a guy who lends his own capital and doesn't use big box), they have a hard and fast business model that produces the rate of return they need to remain profitable and curb the risk on their cash.So the best product for a budding fix and flip investor is the bridge loan which includes acquisition money and construction money. 

I have never dealt with an investor who didn't physically go to the property & most look up zoning regulations before even giving me an offer!

Option 3: Find a better investment at this time.Stop thinking of yourself as a real estate investor and start thinking of yourself as a well rounded investor.Pay off your mortgage: Your money is not working for you when you spend it on liabilities like a personal residence.Buy Rentals with little/no cash flow: You are speculating what a rental will be worth in 20-30 years.

Hello @Anthony DiSanzo,I’ve lived in Memphis my whole life and have been helping investors like you build solid rental portfolios here for over 20 years.

BP is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.

Investors focus on adding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to increase income streams.

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

Become a very small private investor in one of their projects.

Check out the Chicago Creative Investors Association (CCIA) run by Jane Garvey.

If not, then this article will help you to be familiar with the 1031 Exchange and how is it beneficial for you as the investor.