My debt-to-income levels, by conventional banking standards, are good but not great.

On our syndicated properties we have 2 bank/lenders that issue non recourse loans to us as long as we have 50% equity in the deal. 

I've been advised by a local investor to look off market and utilize seller financing as I don't have much capital to work with nor the 2 years of employment records needed for a bank loan.

The borrower was elderly, and the investment would tank if this exit strategy failed.

I actually just want the banks to get their $71k so that when I start probate on the bank accounts no one at all can claim any of the monies from the few bank accounts.

I have $1.5M in the bank, and I’m trying to figure out the best move for my situation to start building out my portfolio and making moves towards financial independence.

I have full-time work as a CRE underwriter for a regional bank.

Traction is cold hard cash money seasoned in a bank account.Cash Accumulation is the most needed thing for many people.

One thing every investor needs to be aware of: No real estate fund or syndication is FDIC insured.You may come across phrases like "the money is in an FDIC insured account," which only means the funds are held in a bank account, not under someone's mattress.

If you do not, and she stays but fails to pay rent, you have to proceed with giving proper notice to pay, failure of which entitles you to file an eviction.