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I am currently a first time investor , I am using a hard money lender , and in order to keep my interest rate down, I need someone who could give me a reference ? Please and thank you
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@Lauren Lusby Hi Lauren, I would reach out to my: friends, family, and employer to see if they would provide me with a reference if I was seeking hard money on my first deal. I don't mean to be rude but chances are good if you've never done a real estate transaction, strangers within the real estate world are probably not going to vouch for you to a lender.
Reach out to someone within your world who could sell you as being credible and trustworthy.