Show up prepared, ask thoughtful questions, and take detailed notes.

Bank Credit Line How did you add value to the deal?

I would say credit monitoring

Keep your payment at no more than 35% of your income and minimize your credit card and auto debt.  

David Greene is preparing to publish a new book, "Better Than Cash Flow: The Ten Ways You Make Money In Real Estate"

We both have good credit but my lender made it seem like there was no getting around putting less than 25% down on an investment property.

When I helped start a restaurant, I tried to prepare as much of this stuff as I could before opening and it saved me stress and time repeatedly. 

I purchased and renovated a house with a separate legal mother/daughter apartment that I am preparing to Airbnb here in Central NJ. 

Be prepared to do your due diligence and make competitive offers.So, what do you think?

In some cases, federal tax credits like those for low-income housing or economic development might also apply if the project aligns with certain goals.Instead of buying the land outright, developers often lease it from the tribe, which can reduce upfront costs and sometimes come with favorable lease terms.