After almost a year of analyzing, reading books, ebooks, attending seminars, listening to tons of REI podcasts, going to a few REI meetings, and lets not mention the countless youtube videos of the gurus, I finally un...

Patience and persistent are your best friends.

My persistence paid off and he brought me into his chaotic world of buying, selling, flipping and wholesaling real estate.

The lack of persistence has kept the majority from great accomplishment.

Reluctant to do business with friends but he persists.  

You need dedication and persistence.

Hello CheriLike you I am finding it a challenge to find financiers for the next move in my business, I currently own 23 doors outright, and have been turned down by the banks for an Equity Loan.So what I advise is move on to other banks, I am now trying to find Banks that understand investing and want to be with me for the growth, so I suggest a well-written Business Plan, prepare some financial statements if at all possible showing your growth, and finally persistent, keep trying remembering No, is really a lost opportunity on their behalf, and a minor set back on yours. 

You just got to be patient and persistent.

@Stephen Barton Props on your patience and persistence.

It’s going to be really tough to find a deal where the numbers work, but you just need to be persistent and a deal will come through.3) You can if you like, but remember you are most likely going to lose all the favorable lending options available to someone who has a 9-5 job.