Generally, SBA loans can only be used directly for real estate purchases if the loan is being used to purchase a facility for a non-real estate investment business that will owner-occupy at least 51% of the property.

I had an introductory call with Edward (sounds like he's in the Philippines), and at the end he mentioned the $150 consultation would be the next step.  

I am eager to hit the ground running in the Triangle area once I move to continue my real estate journey there.

Real estate investing is a long game.I wish you all the best.I appreciate the insight.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I help investors buy ratty houses in Detroit and get them through a rehab with my team on the ground.I'm not saying that as a plug, I'm saying it because it is the ONLY way I see deals penciling out in the area today. 

What would be the return if they put it in the stock market, bonds, syndications, real estate notes, etc.

Over the past three years, I’ve been using most of the major off-market techniques.One standout method has always been pulling data and feeding it into a call center to generate off-market leads.

Start picking the minds of the people who are already in the industry and see which side of real estate you would like to get into. 

I want to lease out the facility to a company/corporation.