With your first brokerage, it's crucial to consider how developed their training program is and the support they offer to new agents (e.g.

Ones that are thousands to join aren’t real REIAs, they are more “training programs” than REIAs.There wasn’t a REIA that I’m aware of, when I started in Seattle 30 years ago.

My credit score is fine.But they don't have programs out there for New York state for mixed use that I can find anywhere.

If you've got the capital and you know some of the homes you like require renovations, perhaps it's worth checking out an FHA 203k loan program (the renovation funds are built into the loan, and you don't pay them out of pocket!)

I've heard about programs like Relaunch and Real Success, but I'm not sure if they're worth it.

For primary home lending, several banks have Foreign National programs that accept a foreign credit report.

The Lima One loan programs that require real estate investment experience are our FNF portfolios of 3+ properties, ground up New Construction, and Multifamily bridge. 

Hi Vince,It depends a lot on the type of program (Conventional, FHA, VA, Non-qualified mortgages) as well as the property and borrower.

There are programs that you can have 0 down.  

It is 90% hands off except when you have to renew programs each year you have to decide etc.