.: Would like to know from users who have had success in using Bigger Pockets tax and Financial Service Finder  based on your zipcode .

There are reasons people will tell you differently and that is to make your wallet lighter into their wallet.

Bigger Pockets seems like an exciting resource and the forums have given me great insight on the local market.

And again, down playing the significance of Bigger Pockets. 

My focus is on turning distressed or underperforming assets into profitable, well-managed investments through creativity, transparency, and consistent execution.At Real360, we deliver performance-driven property management and investment solutions across Florida, including:💼 Eviction & Lost Rent Coverage🏚️ Malicious Damage Protection🛡️ Liability & Legal Coverage💳 Rent Collection & Maintenance Coordination📊 Portfolio Optimization & Asset Growth StrategiesThis actually isn’t my first time on Bigger Pockets — I had an older account that I lost somewhere along the way.

The Deal: • Single-Family Fix & Flip in the Midwest • Purchase Price: $250,000 • Rehab Budget: $50,000 • ARV: $375,000 The Funding Structure: • Loan Covered: 90% of purchase + 100% of rehab • Total Loan: $275,000 (capped at 75% of ARV) • Term: 12 months, interest-only payments • Closing Timeline: 10 business days Client Cash to Close: • 10% down on purchase = $25,000 • Closing costs + points ≈ $8,500 • Legal/Appraisal Fees ≈ $1,500 • Total ≈ $35,000 Out of Pocket Monthly Carry: • ~$2,520 interest-only payment (plus taxes/insurance) Exit Projection: • ARV: $375,000 • Loan Payoff: $275,000 • Selling Costs (~8%): $30,000 • Net Profit ≈ $55,000+ For this client, we made sure the financing aligned with their exit strategy so they could move quickly on the property and keep more capital free for future deals. 

I've designed for some very big players in the STR world and even the deepest pockets aren't prioritizing this angle.

Some will suck your money right out of your wallet, while others will accelerate your learning and get you into deals faster.

Once you stabilize that first property, you can look at leveraging local hard money lenders who fund 100% of the purchase and 100% of the rehab, which typically puts investors in for about $10K out of pocket per deal.

Hi all from Jamul, CA!  Looking to learn more about value-add multifamily investing, the one property we own other than our residence is an 8-plex in Idaho and I have some cash but at the moment no employment income.....