Otherwise, call up one of a dozen hard money lenders, Anchor Loans is a good example (I am not affiliated with them in any way shape or form) and borrow money from them at 8-10%.

They should have a web presence, and potentially an online application because that's not cheap.Or ask them if they have any other affiliations with other businesses.  

If they have repairable credit (small amount of accounts in collections with small amounts), you can also help them rebuild their credit using www.lexingtonlaw.com (in fact, you can actually gain an affiliate relationship with them if you choose), but the only way this works is for your clients to pay off anything in collections, and pay any judgements they have as well (because anyone with a judgement won't be able to actually get a loan down along the line).

I was thinking of getting HUD approval on an 8 unit rental property, but I'd like to know what you guys think. The idea of a guaranteed rent check for 8 units each month sure sounds good, but are there any down sides?...

I use colorado federal savings - www.cofedbank.com (no affiliation) for almost all my re purchases.

A couple of friends of mine used/recommended Allied Real Estate SchoolYou can check them out here(I have no affiliation to the company)

FYI: I never bought FS nor am I affiliated with it in anyway.

I don't want it affiliated with my broker, I would like to use it as a tool to generate some leads and help build my own brand.

Also, if any real estate agents or anybody affiliated with the real estate community in any manner want to get some free PR / advertising by writing a guest post, then let me know as well!

I understand there is always the Federal program but am I wrong in thinking that the exchanges are for individuals and I would get a better price if I could go through a group I may be affiliated (i.e., ABA, VA, AAA, etc.,) that would be going in as a larger group?