Two quick moves: set a simple buy box so you’re not chasing everything, and analyze a handful of real listings each week using a basic cash flow calculator, then sanity‑check rents with a local PM.What’s the first deal you’re aiming for—property type, price range, and target rent—and which market are you eyeing for that first purchase?

I’m wondering what strategies other investors rely on to secure capital quickly without taking unnecessary risks.Some questions to get the discussion going:Do you prefer private lenders, hard money, or partnerships?

Most investors overlook notes because they seem “complicated,” but it’s really just buying debt secured by real estate. Performing notes = steady cash flow. Non-performing = deeper discounts and bigger upside. And you...

My primary interest is to find a large two-family home with a high peak / high pitch attic (12/12 is ideal) with a roof design that could support a large one-bedroom apartment.In certain towns that I’ve searched, converting / expanding multi-family homes is explicitly encouraged by the local P&Z.

It’s a perfect example of how spotting the right opportunity, moving quickly, and leveraging funding can generate quick, easy profits.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

From my experience Chicago is peculiar, but if you buy well, the multifamily properties can significantly reduce your living expenses and quickly build equity.

All those can kill your cash flow quickly with LONG recovery times.   

Most of my experience so far has been in marketing and renting apartments — I’ve had a lot of success using Facebook Marketplace to fill vacancies quickly and handle the whole process from listing to signing.Now I’d like to learn more about the world of flipping houses.

I'm new but a quick learner.

Search these forums on brrrr suing attention to what the investors are saying and recognize agents and lenders want to encourage RE sales.