Send me a private message or comment below, I'd love to hear what you think!

The problem is Menards tends to use no name or private label brands, so it is difficult to price match.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) private money loan investment.

Back o the original question assuming the 1st loan will allow a 2nd smaller local banks will be your best bet or a true Private Lender.

Agreed, the "Syndication", "Private Equity Real Estate" or "DST" model are all variations of the same theme: - Pay money to sponsor who is supposed to be an expert investor.- Give them complete control over your money in the context of the deal or fund. - Wait and hope that they deliver returns. 

But honestly with the private lenders, it is really just the rep you work with that makes a huge difference.

@Adaze FoltzI've been both a recipient and an originator of many private loans.Provided you are working with a legitimate and experienced private lender, I see TWO main benefits:1.

Hi Keri,When it comes to rehab projects, the qualifications can vary depending on whether you're dealing with an institutional private lender or a private lender investor.

Is it more because of a borrower not qualifying traditionally, property not qualifying, or they can get a better deal going private?

My returns also got a bit too complicated with niche REI stuff for the great tax guy I used for many years and still does my parents and sisters taxes.They handle other REI guys and attend some REIA groups I went to and knew about bonus depreciation, K1, cost segs, schedule E and HELOC junk used for investing and private lending.