But could there be an incentive in the $5k-10k range, certainly.

.$$ Range = max 350kDown payment = max 25%Goal = Positive cash flow and appreciation(if possible)I'm thinking about 2 options. 1.

For borrowers with low or mid-range credit scores, what are some strategies for securing hard money loans?

You mentioned rental opp by the room in the higher price range may be a good option. 

What is your price range?

They range from tasty to certain death. 

They built a few more in the Silicon forest.. but from my talks with the long range planner they dont want anymore of them.. they want facilities that will employee more folks.

We have spent a good chunk of our lives building up this portfolio, so I am being extra cautious with numbers as you can expect.Our rents are generally in the $1,400 to $2,000 a month range, and the street value is probably between $230k and $300k for the SFHs.

We have areas where you can invest in homes in the $100k-$200k range and then stuff in the $1,000,000 range pretty easily in California.I work with a lot of international investors, and happy to help where I can.

@Garrett Brown Thanks so much for your feedback, completely agree with calling out top performers and providing a range of what properties are making in the markets.