But the contracting businesses get 1/3 down at contract signing . 1/3 when we start on site , and final upon completion . 

3) Do you have any experience on auction sites for foreclosed homes? 

One site says you are limited to 5% while another says 10%.

The good news is that the financial metrics you've read about are universal and not at all country specific.The bad news is that Germany may just not be a good cash-flow market, compared to the U.S.But then, few markets are.That's why you find so many Germans and Australians and Spaniards and others trying so hard to find great deals in the U.S.And, even in the States, there are plenty of sub-markets where properties routinely fail the so-called "1% rule."

A few other resources that offer funding opportunties for blighted and/or brownfield site renovations are MPCA, Kansas State Technical Assistance to Brownfields, DEED, LISC.

The good news is that this is normal.

I have looked into multiple "Angel Investor" sites (invstr.com, pitchbook, askforfunding) as our company is growing and we need to secure funding before we turn loans away.

I haven't seen a discussion about this on the forums yet, and figured I'd start the conversation.In case you missed the news this week, billions in trade came to a screeching halt at U.S.

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

Also, you are able to purchase upto 100 mile radius from your job site.