While some hard money lenders prioritize previous flipping experience (My company does not, we welcome first time investors), there are definitely ways to position yourself as a strong borrower without that track record.One key is highlighting your relevant experience, if you decide to work with a lender that requires experience, is showing detailed examples of past projects you’ve completed, even if they weren’t flips.

For those who have structured a real estate syndication before — what was the biggest challenge you faced, and how did you overcome it?

Quote from @Henry Clark: OPThis isn’t a Real Estate question.  

.: There are some great opportunities to invest in tear downs in the St Pete and South Tampa areas.I'm a licensed builder with 20 years experience in new construction and 30 years experience as a real estate investor. 

I'm actually a bird dog, focused on building a national network of real estate professionals, including investors, agents, and property managers.My intention with the general questions was to gain a better understanding of the Buffalo market and connect with individuals like yourself who have local expertise.

Long-term wealth in real estate often comes from the layered effect of appreciation, loan paydown, and tax advantages, especially depreciation.

Quote from @Gage Perkins: @Chris Seveney the reasons for the calls for now would be to try to find some investor friendly real estate agents somewhere somewhat close to me.

I’d love to get your input and perspective on my current real estate situation in Chicago, IL.

Two homes I personally had an eye on and next door to one another this week at $695k and $700k both had multiple offers and are pending within 48 hours..On the Oregon Coast things are a bit less intense with the exception of Turn-Key vacation rentals and (nearly non-existent) multi family properties. 

Staying compliant, filing proper forms for each state, getting a good accounting firm to do K-1's.Syndication is managing a business which is different than managing real estate.