Quote from @Jordan Ray: Quote from @Chris Seveney: We have some leads on assets in the humboldt / jackson area in tennessee and looking to connect with investors in the area.I know one of the biggest investors in the area, his name is Dustin Ring.

I am looking for recommendations for best financing options.The owner is considering financing it, but until they agree, I am planning as if they will not do so.The local credit union I use, who is very investor friendly, is unable to lend on properties larger than 4 units right now. 

They took a long time to respond to emails.As you embark on or continue your business buying journey in the new year, I know you are going to see more opportunities come your way and experience more success if you can remember this lesson.Between 1981 and 1999 I purchased 8 businesses, while also being a part time real estate investor.  

To be frank, they've done well for me and while I don't enjoy paying Uncle Sam, another investor once told me his philosophy towards taxes was "Give Caesar what Caesar is due."

The main issue newer investors have is that you sort of have to be able to build a realistic scope of work up front, and your GC isn't going to walk every property you are interested in if they are the kind of GC you want to work with because they literally don't have time. 

Talk with other investors in your situation to get some ideas. 

I’m looking to connect with other investors and buyers in the Columbus area.

I have some investor friends and I'll try to see if I can pay one of them to be my PM.I made a few seller finance offers on some on-market properties earlier this year as well. 

They all say they will be on the lookout for me, and they are experienced realtors.I did however get one from here, bigger pockets, and this realtor hasn't worked with investors before, butis asking me to sign a contract so I am working with them exclusively.The reason I am asking what to do, is because this realtor with the contract is very new, but I heard that most realtors will ask you to sign one if theyre serious.

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