However, many lenders offer only the 7A, so you'll have to shop around.

Part of the motivation for congress writing Dodd Frank was to clamp down on the investors offering preditory terms re  rent to own and seller financing and that view has carried into craigslist rent to own adds and you say zillow. 

Starting local offers hands-on experience and control, ideal for learning the ropes, while out-of-state investments can provide better returns but require a reliable property manager.

One thing to bear in mind is that if you want first crack at a property offered by Networth, you have to finance thru Loans212.

Why ask: A mentor who is actively involved in the market is more likely to offer relevant, real-time insights, strategies, and lessons learned.

For example, if I were to invest in Columbus, Ohio, could anyone share their insights on which neighborhoods or parts of the city offer good returns?

It's basically a legal 2-unit that can cashflow $900/month.

Or really they were ALL pre foreclosures when it was legal to do this in OR and WA laws changed in 08.

Nearly all homes I am seeing in Denver are offering a 2.5%-3% commission paid by the sellers.

I find properties on the mls and send them to the agent with the offer price.