If the bank feels that neither party (builder or investor) has enough skin in the game, they will tend to require that at least one party puts down cash.

I'm really just scratching the surface here, but I really want to do something soon before the bubble bursts.

Foreclosure rates on those have risen and loss will keep surfacing.

Now on the surface, if this works out, It's a great deal.

Mold on every surface on the first floor.

If this thread doesn't bring one or two to the surface in the next few days,consider putting an ad in the classified section of this forum.

On the surface it looks a bit "thin" as far as rentals go.

Complete Painting of All Exterior wood Surfaces, fences and entry doors14.

Granite has become the standard solid surface for countertops, bar-tops, bathroom vanities, laundry rooms and any other surface around a house you can think of!

You need to have want is commonly called “skin in the game” which means a combination of cash, equity, out-picket expenses already spent on the project, joint venture partner, cross collateral-able property etc typically equaling 20% of the loan size lent.