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Look in the events tab for Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.

If you have the money for a consultant, then you can probably spring for their events/seminars.

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With regards to recourse vs. non-recourse loans, would putting the HELOC in 1st position allow a bank to come after personal assets in the event of a default?

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The following steps outline a practical approach to sponsor underwriting:Sourcing of the SponsorIdentify potential sponsors through various channels such as websites, referrals, and industry events (There are about 6,000 Funds and Sponsors in the USA).

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In the event there's a defect, are you going to file suit against yourself?

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