Do this now: pick a simple buy box (for example, house hack-ready 2–4 units within a short commute), analyze 5 listings a day for two weeks, and attend two meetups this month to meet operators and a potential mentor.

Personally, as a an STR consumer I care more about finding a decent sharp knife and a cutting board that is bigger than 6" - than a garbage disposal.

The goal is to attract the interest, a stampede when the property becomes available and a bidding war as a result.Your pictures can show the property with all of its glory and be taken such that the problematic windows are not shown.

We originate both hard money and DSCR loans direct, and as you know, the yield and margins are very different between the two.For those of you running similar models:How are you setting up your comp plans?

We have two entities located in two states, an LLC and a holding company.  

I’m not coming in with a huge amount of capital, but I bring time, motivation, and a strong willingness to learn.

Her VA loan rate was under 3%, and even though the house was mid-remodel, we listed it and a buyer was happy to take over that low payment.

My goal is to build a strong foundation for long-term financial freedom while learning from experienced investors here in the BiggerPockets community.Professionally, I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Specialization in Supply Chain Management and a Minor in Business Analytics.

crap I just wrote a long response and the site went down so here is the crib notes.1. ton of competition for investor dollars so investors look for highest returns and work backwards.2. sophisticated investors look at returns as a function of risk.3. less experinced investor tend to be bigger risk takers.4. to raise money one needs verifiable back ground and a deal that is simple to describe.

Rancho Cordova, CA - there's a VA hospital down the street, and a Kaiser Permanente around the block.