Once I had the property under contract approximately $50,000 below market value, I contacted A private money lender.

I would also consider "private money" from friends and family for your first deal as well - maybe offer 8-10% simple interest and see if anyone would be interested.

I can definitely help you find refinance solutions that fit your strategy, including options with shorter seasoning periods and up to 75% LTV cash-out refinances.I have relationships with dozens of private lenders who cater specifically to foreign investors, all of which offer flexible terms that could align with your goals.

You can't invest in real estate directly or private lend with a stock brokerage.

@Alex Lickenbrock If your young family needs schools and you don't want to pay for private, you may want to consider the suburbs (and there is a range of school/suburb quality as well). 

We were able to refi and pay private lender back, but no cash was able to be pulled out. 

I get the gist of this but not completely sure how it works out also would it be smart to use a private money lender for gap funding in order to come with the capital needed to get approved for the fix and flip funding?

"Additional Insured" on Insurance Policy to Property as CollateralHow specifically should a private lender be mentioned on the owner's insurance policy to a property used as collateral to a loan.

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I'm new to real estate and currently don’t own any properties, but I’ve been learning a lot recently. I’m trying to work with a seller who deals in off-market properties, but they only accept cash or ...

Steve: If you are going to bid on an Ohio Common Pleas Court  foreclosure, the process is pretty safe because the foreclosing lender has to include a "PJR" which is actually a "Preliminary Judicial Report" which is a title report and include a commitment for title insurance should the bidder be successful and the property to be conveyed.This differs from a liquidation auction by a lender, private auctioneer, receiver (other than an actual foreclosure case) where you might be successful but the property has pre existing liens that don't get swept away by the foreclosure case.For your first one of these, get a lawyer to advise you.