Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.

Most mentors are more oriented toward the positive mental attitude of slugging through finding a property, which can be trying to a lot of people.

Value is based on each individual and they will need to determine if they think there is any value.

Your first determination is what your tax exposure is. 

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Before making any decision, I would get a customized property evaluation by a local Realtor to determine the value of the property on both sides of the spectrum; sale OR rental. 

That will determine if you could sell it and use the money to buy a single family home or would need to take out a mortgage. 

I'm thinking of doing this myself and trying to determine what this is going to cost me.

I’m a complete rookie and novice in real estate investing, and I firmly believe in the “crawl before you walk or run” mentality.

I have heard that it is common practice that private money lenders collect a monthly fee thru various methods, I'm trying to determine what those methods are.