Any suggestions on a financial institution for a loan? 

Look for sellers who need to sell—due to financial strain, property issues, or other urgent situations.

Most of my fix-n-flips are financially at least second base hits, or home runs, but this one was barely a base hit. 

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

When you do not have the financial support this is the best way to start. 

If you are not starting from a very strong financial position and you do not have the ability to quickly stockpile cash quickly from other means then I definitely agree with that statement from the book.

they got ahold of me on fb through one of my groups and claim to be a direct lender. they seem to good to be true. I want to make sure i dont get scammed out of $1,000's on my first big deal. thanks for any info. 

@Monica Juarez-Gonzales Cost Seg and Solo 401k are both great tax and financial tools!

This is bank loan that this depository institution made to you using depositor funds.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.