Often the best ones are the smaller community banks in your area, not the large coporate banks however they'll have options as well but its normally relationship based where you'll come in to the bank to meet them and they'll be looking over your financials, credit, investment experience, etc. however once you're in with one of them, it becomes much much easier to borrow with them in the future...

Was it hard to predict future issues? 

The hope is to build experience and open more doors in the future for new builds.I also just had lunch with a banker on Friday who said they have been opening up and relaxing on real estate again…for everything except non-owner occupied construction - that is still a no go for them.

To me, any liquidity qualifies: bank letters, bank statements, stocks in an investment account that covers down payment, etc.Today, I got a letter from a hard money lender saying the buyer is approved for 1/2 the listing price of the property.

He’s interested in stocks, bonds and the financial markets.

Part of it is a learning process and I have learned a lot for future deals.

This article will help provide some insight into that question.First, it is crucial to understand that the real estate market and the stock market are two different markets.

But in reality that's not what the property can get in the future...

Part of it is a learning process and I have learned a lot for future deals.

PLEASE do your due diligence when inspecting foundations on your future homes, especially in wet climates.