The pro development and affordable housing advocates use the term NIMBY, but I suspect it is the rare person that buys in a single family zoned area that would be thrilled to have 17 units (qp16 additional units added) in the lot next to them.My initial protege was the land source on this effort.  

Alternatively, I could explore hard money lenders.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

These programs offer options for less money down and in some cases DPA - Down payment assistance.As a banker for over 18+ years I am very skeptical when I hear a new name in the business only because its become tougher to lend with all of the new laws and credit/insurance requirements and regulations.  

Not worth it if you have to feed the thing.But again, what are your personal goals to investing.

Money is money.

I fund their deals 100% they make money I charge nothing up front I only make money when they make money we get paid the same day off of the HUDs..

I was on BP Money Episode 325:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/money-325For some reason the signatures in the Forum seem to assign random podcast numbers to past guests, I’ve noticed this with other people as well.

Look at all the experienced syndicators that have lost money over the last 2 years.  

Usually my time spent with newbies last a minimum of 1-2 hours on our first meeting (either in person or on the phone).