Maldonado and Brewer are officers with local chapters of the Service Employees International Union, while Pariset is a policy advocate with the nonprofit law firm and advocacy group Public Advocates in Sacramento.

Zev Dobuler I randomly see on the forums from time-to-time people talking about using credit unions.

Set up a meeting with your friendly local bank or credit union to learn your options.

My budget is a little tight at $350K and knowing that my target area Fremont, Newark, Union City are prime areas i may end up getting a condo or townhouse that need some tlc.

I'm currently a manager at a credit union.

Wells Fargo, Union Bank, PenFed are a few that will. 

ThanksJimmyGo sit down with a loan officer at a local bank or credit union.

If so, have you tried asking the local banks and credit unions for a commercial or portfolio loan? 

Union Realtime has calculated it to 5-6 feet per person.

This will not get you to 500 doors in a hurry, but this is how my current deal which I am closing on Monday looks:3 bed/1.5 bath 1700 sq ft SFH in C class area Purchase Price: $59kAppraisal: $105k as is; estimated $124k with stated rehab per appraiserRehab: $20k ($17k is in the loan the other $3k I am estimating for as things always happen)Estimated Rent: $925-$975 Loan Terms:  The loan is a 20 year term with a 5 year balloon from a local credit union.