Now I'm banned for spamming and while I'd like to handle this privately I'm blocked from the messaging system. 

I want to discuss it privately, which is why I requested a PM.

Since few lenders have the stomach to do this, it’s also been a great competitive advantage for our business.This horrifies almost every private lender I know.

Did you guys ever raise private money?

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

Private Money Loan: Private lenders might be a flexible option, especially if traditional routes don’t work.

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.

I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.

to simplify, here's what i would do: don't borrow private money, or partner, until you have a track record. 

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