There's no way you can expect the leader of the student friends group who signed the lease to get everything covered to your liking or requirements.

Here's a couple ideas: Go to your local REIA leader and ask him who the biggest investors are in the area - he/she may be able to connect you.

Most institutions willing to lend on a religious commercial property will limit LTV to 65% or so. 

We've been browsing the forums for a couple months now and religiously listening to the podcasts.

I have been listening to BiggerPocket podcasts religiously for the past 5 months so decided it's time to join the online family and hopefully build a trusting, rewarding team.If anyone has any referrals for architects and contractors please let me know.

You establish yourself as an expert by educating yourself, experience, track record, creating a thought leader platform to share your knowledge and experience.

I listen now "religiously" to the real estate and buissness biggerpockets podcasts, but always wonder to what extent might some things apply here (in spain)...So there, that's my self introduction to the forums (following dr Turner's orders on taking action...).

You also want to talk to the subs to make sure they always get paid on time and ask what they think of the builder.Make sure to check license status and for complaints with the state board and get proof of insurance sent to you directly from their insurance company with you as named insured.You are the leader so it’s your job to give everyone what they need to be successful.

After nearly 2 years of religiously consuming BP content, I'm excited to finally introduce myself and post about my first deal. 

. - So this is kind of tricky, due to religious beliefs i'm limited to Islamic financing which this lender is the most competitive thus far* What about water/sewer, lawn care/snow removal, any other house utilities?