My lenders know I have other financing options, which I believe helps me get more favorable terms, but also, helps me to find the best deal. 

However, we always strive to address any issues and find solutions that work for everyone.Company Integrity: Partner Driven has a consistent identity and a long-standing commitment to supporting real estate investors.

I generally went with private money first because I’d get better rates and terms.

I read this as someone using a short-term lens to focus on a long-term issue. 

Even those with long track records are strugggling to raise $ as well as break even on deals 

I would NOT advise a client to ever purchase a tenant occupied property with uncooperative tenants unless they are very experienced investors or the property purchase price comes at a discount that reflects this fairly major issue they are conveying to you with the sale.How long has this place been on the market?

The rate and terms on the 2nd lien position if you can find one may also not make it worth the cash out.

I’m now working with a lender and terms are much different and costly. 

A relative who does long-distance real estate investing told me that I have to sign the final loan document and the transfer of ownership document in person.

You lose all of the control and these are long term investments - but in my experience the returns match what I had on the active real estate and I am hiring professionals to manage the assets.