Deal with contractor timelines, and bankers funding strategies

You have to explain it to the listing agent who doesn't get it, who then sends that to the seller, by telling them it's not that you have no money, but this is a right afforded to you based on your service to the country and you can also show proof of funds that you have money, but are choosing not to use it as a downpayment because you want to do reno with it.I would use your VA, that's what it's there for.

Then there's sober living companies that get some government funding and require counseling, meetings, etc.

We do NOT sign a lease with a prospect until they have:1) Paid Holding Fee2) Paid all MoveIn Funds: first month's rent + security deposit + Pet Fees, etc., MINUS Holding Fee paid.3) Utility Transfer: we require proof they've put all applicable utilities in their name.4) We do send them a copy of the lease to review.Once all above done, we send lease to sign electronically.

As a new landlord, familiarize yourself with tenant laws and have a solid lease and screening process in place to protect yourself.Be prepared for maintenance expenses by setting aside funds, and if managing the property feels overwhelming, consider hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day tasks.

I financed this deal through a private lender, allowing me flexibility and faster access to funds compared to traditional financing.

I’m in the process of searching for land in the Houston area to then build a 4-plex on it.The plan is to self-fund the purchase & construction, rent the units and cash out with a mortage.I like the idea of serving lower income families and therefore don’t shy away from section 8.This is the first time I do something like this, so I’m throwing it out there in hopes of hearing your thoughts and learning from your experience!

If you are interested I can connect you with someone I have partnered with in the past who is doing a fund raise for a multifamily syndication, or I would be glad to talk with you about partnering but I am not trying to sell myself here, I just want to help.

One of the properties has been in contract probably three times with long waits to close, and then when closing came, the buyers would either have an appraisal contingency fall through, not be familiar with the area, or didn't end up with enough funds to close the deal.

If you ever have a hard to place or unique loan, let me know we have several people including ourselves who can fund these types of loans.