.: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Matthew Banks: Very interesting post John.

I’d suggest starting with local credit unions or community banks—they’re often more flexible with investment properties.

It actually went to auction initially on the 8th but no bidders except the starting bid which I believe was the bank.

Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.

A underwriting that i recently completed on an offer we made i used $600/month maintenance/cap ex and believe it to be as accurate an allocation as i could predict (4/3/1, 3100’, class a finishes).I use $300/month in my market on an attached 2/1/0, ~700’.  

The big players dont want junk real estate that these notes  are attached to.

.- Collect Tax Certificate to verify Property Taxes are Paid- Get a current statement from the seller to verify the existing balance, if they are delinquent, you can get the bank on the phone to verify the amount to make the loan current.- Review the loan documents, there is most likely a due on sale clause, which is why you won't find a title company to process these for you.

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

Would this be better to try and go through a local bank or is there good options for private money or other banks that specialize in this?

@Eric Yu, @Brad Jacobson, I bank at MACU, but I use a mortgage broker for most of my loans.