They might be willing to give different terms especially to a high net worth person that they can likely make money on cross selling.

Offer a personal guarantee (reduces investor risk if you have the balance sheet for a PG to be worth anything).  

While I am a lender, I personally use hard money on all of my own investment projects.

I personally own investment properties in Columbus, Ohio. 

Thats a great way to profit of $177K in a year but she did know the contractors and the has an eye for those type of quick turn arounds.You will see multifamily 2-4 units a ton of duplex 2 units for under $250K again these are usually not turnkey fully renovated properties but they will pass an appraisal without being subject to any major repairs.

This was a great summary and an eye opener.

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or better yet, go to the market you pick in person, and talk to the people you'll be turning your investment over to in person.3. yes, you need a team. 

Other companies have come in person to do it.Every year, I get new 4-point inspections on ALL of my properties and send to my agent to re-shop my insurance rates. 

There are many here in my local area and your area is likely to have the same type of meetings.Most of the deals that I fund are by meeting investors in person at these groups and creating strong relationships.