Look for agents with experience, local market knowledge, communication style, and connections to resources.

All that "certainly yes" cheerleading (and other Grant Cardone-style baseless crap) is best ignored.Read this older thread that states my opinion on the issue:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1124042-tax-d... 

Just some food for thought.Typically from my experience, a lender that is willing to do a "blanket" style loan, lends from their own portfolio.

People who are able to work their business or job remotely will choose a vacation style locale to live like Florida where we have great weather, no state taxes, and a very low tax rate compared to other states.

The rent to price ratio's look really good for Texas (as well as compared to national levels) and my models cashflow at 20% down if the rate is at 5% or lower, really at the current rates its more breakeven but there Refi potential over the coming years and there is appreciation upside in my opinion with the new Tom Thumb, HEB, and Target breaking ground this year making Forney a more classic style suburb.

But, as you pointed out, the product is money, and keeping the conversation focused on the exchange of value is key for others.It’s all about knowing your audience, and it sounds like your no-nonsense style has been incredibly effective. 

you can do a hard money style loan where its 50% down on the land and lender provides 100% of construction 

For anyone know of where you can go and get financial education in a camping style format?

Purchase price: $220,000 Cash invested: $75,000 Sale price: $300,000 Beautiful 4Br 3 bath 2200sft Single family residence uplifted to its glory, and contemporary design and style.

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $2,792,500

Cash invested: $50,000

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Trent Werner,
Chris Shepard

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