I'm Lorraine Ellis from London, UK. I'm a real estate investor and property deal sourcer. Over the years I've had the opportunity to close property deals, raise capital for investments, and use refinancing strategies to continue growing my property business. I recently joined because I'm interested in learning more about note investing and understanding how experienced investors approach this niche. It's always interesting to see the different strategies people use, and I'm looking forward to learning from the knowledge and experience within this community. I believe the best communities are built through genuine conversations, so I'm excited to connect, share ideas where I can, and learn from others along the way. For those already active in note investing, what's one lesson or piece of advice you wish you'd known when you first started? Looking forward to getting to know you all!

One thing I've realized in property is that not every lesson comes from the deals we complete. Sometimes the biggest lessons come from the opportunities we let pass, the ones that didn't work out, or the ones we simply weren't ready for at the time. I'm still enjoying getting to know people in this community, and one thing I love is hearing the experiences behind the successes. Those stories often teach us just as much as the wins. I'd love to learn from everyone here.. What's the best opportunity you've ever missed, and what did it teach you?