We recommend that you check reviews of the lender; Ask for references; If the lender is advertising something that is outside the normal metrics for the industry it is likely a bait and switch. 

How do you advertise your vacant units?

My mark up is always lower than the direct lender because I don't spend money advertising during the Super Bowl or buying a private jet for my CEO, and we don't have layers of management we need to pay.

Mainly because they advertise saying they have been investing over the last 15 years and been wildly successful.

How are they still advertising this? 

Not saying it cannot be done but be aware that these programs I have heard good things about but also recognize timing and you may have a great education but bad time to implement

I recognize this is not the sole source of return, but the other sources have their return increase with smaller equity position. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

I had to get it set up due to the advertised washer and dryer costing me $$.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.