Buy with cash now and refinance later -- I can get ahold of the cash in the form of a bridge loan from my mother, but she doesn't really want to write me a long term mortgage (she wants that cash to invest in other things).

We intend to be around for a long time, and to help bridge the gap between the new crowdfunding mechanisms and the traditional capital institutions.

You can also buy value add with a bridge loan and improve cap rate in a good area that way.So it's really all about expectations.Definitely get the referral fee in writing.

Maybe you can get a deal in Staten Island, but who wants to drive over that $15 bridge every day, ok its $8 for residents...

Banks often refer to these as "bridge" loans, in that they bridge the gap between the current appraised value and the future assumed value.  

Hard money lender for a fix & flip/ bridge, will get you purchase price and renovation.

Kay, you can definitely start with a construction/bridge loan and then convert to a rate-term or cash-out refinance with better terms and long-term debt. 

If you are already suing for damages, which you should, tacking on loss of income should be an easy bridge to cross (check with your attorney).

If you are comfortable getting a bridge loan through private money you can still get 20% down payment on anything 1-4 units.

This will take Focus, Consistency, and the Mindset that will not take No for an Answer.Many that are here at BiggerPockets are Seasoned Professionals, and then there is another large group of Newcomers and Novices like myself and my wife.With that being said, there is a Gap that needs to be Bridged in order to make the right connections, do what it takes the first time as efficient and professional as possible, to be further considered a viable asset to the partners andconnections that are made.