We did a commercial loan, 20% down (10% down each)-I leveraged my partner's relationship with his commercial lenders to establish a baseline of credibility for myself and cut my teeth doing my first deal.

Finding an established group that finds a way to get deals done tends to be as helpful as anything as many of us have had experiences of weird and seemingly unnecessary denials.I do like to make sure that its a region they lend to and the type of project that they do.

Plus it takes 6 weeks for new sod to establish (for roots from sod to grow into the ground).

If you stay in this game long enough, meaning you get 10+ or 20+ projects under your belt, you my friend will have GC nightmare stories. 

I’m ready to jump into the real estate game but I don’t know where to start.

Instead, invest in areas with a higher ROI, like backyard amenities, game rooms, and standout design.Most of our clients refresh these spaces with a new coat of cabinet paint, updated flooring, and small changes that make a big impact.

Been doing this game for 20 years...work your job, visit and help your mom, then find time to fix up your rental...always always family first without regrets or self inflicted anxiety. 

Here is the website for more information about certification and a list of vetted contractors:https://leadsafecle.org/lead-s...After reaching out to a few different companies, I found one that was a game changer. 

I wouldn’t say I am a Celtics fan but did go see one of their games when we lived there.  

The 5% down is really a game changer because you can use it multiple times and it has a renovation loan option.