I’m looking for a brokerage where I can put my language skills and international cultural experience to work helping both homebuyers and investors.A bit about me: I hold a Master’s in International Business and a Bachelor’s in IT.

Here are mine: Qualification Standards: - Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number. - Applicant must be willing and able to pay rent.

They claimed their internal valuation came in $10K lower, so they could only offer 80% LTV.I was shocked.

.: Meta is cutting 600 jobs within its AI Superintelligence Lab, the company’s artificial intelligence division.In an internal memo first obtained by Axios and later confirmed by Scripps News, Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang said the downsizing is intended to streamline decision-making.

.🔑 Current Goals:Acquire and stabilize 4+ units by year-end through value-add duplexes in Cleveland.Expand our turnkey investment model for Canadian and international investors.Build partnerships with other investors, lenders, and operators who believe in sustainable, win-win real estate.If you’re an investor, lender, or fellow strategist looking to collaborate or share insights, I’d love to connect. welcome

Being right there with the tenants will limit your problems, just make sure to modify your standard home insurance policy.While your goal of, "the idea of restoring properties to there fully potential while providing housing for the local community" is admirable, it will NEVER happen.You're not the first, and won't be the last, investor with a big heart. 

*This week I wanted to highlight "ROOM-BY-ROOM" rentals vs your standard long-term/short-term rentals. 

.🔑 Our Current Focus:Portfolio Growth: Acquiring and stabilizing 100+ units by year-end in the Texas, Oklahoma, and Las Vegas markets.Model Expansion: Developing a turnkey investment platform to serve international investors.Strategic Partnerships: Building relationships with investors, private lenders, and operators who are committed to sustainable, win-win real estate solutions.I welcome connections with fellow investors, lenders, and strategists who are interested in collaboration or sharing insights.

Like every other loan option, DSCR loans have advantages and disadvantages.Advantages:Easier to qualify: Lenders focus on the property’s rental income instead of the borrower’s personal income.No property limits: DSCR lenders don’t restrict the number of properties you can finance.Ideal for international buyers: Most international clients don’t qualify for conventional loans, so DSCR loans are often their only financing option.Disadvantages (compared to conventional loans):Higher interest rates: DSCR loans typically cost more than standard mortgages.Larger down payment: They usually require more money upfront.Cash flow requirements: If a property’s rental income doesn’t meet the lender’s debt service ratio, the property may not qualify.Not for primary residences: These loans are designed for investment properties only.In short, DSCR loans provide flexibility but come with higher costs, larger down payments, and stricter rental income requirements than conventional loans.Are DSCR loans for short term or long term?

That perspective, especially from an international lens, is incredibly valuable in today’s shifting CRE landscape.