What are the keys to a good relationship w/ your management company?

To be a reliable and successful Private Money Lender, focus on building strong relationships with borrowers and real estate professionals, thoroughly assess each investment opportunity by conducting due diligence on the property and the borrower's financial background, and establish clear lending criteria to mitigate risk.

The NC Working with Real Estate Agents Disclosure describes agency relationships, and I’m sure I signed it without fully grasping how it might affect me.

I beleive there is always a way to improve relationships and often times that involves some give and take.  

They have relationships with lenders who think outside the box and can offer more flexible underwriting criteria.I know it's frustrating, but there are definately options out there.

You don't say how short of 20% you're coming up, but I'd start with your current business banking relationship and discuss options with them.

Most realize the details during tax planning with their CPA.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I've been investing in real estate for a long time and it takes years to cultivate good broker relationships.

*This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Establish a relationship with them and learn their numbers and it will make it much easier to crunch numbers if they can not get out there right away and you need to make an offer.