@Mary LopezThere are second tier lenders out there (non-banks) that will do small balance commercial. 

Has anyone reached out to their bank's fraud department to see if they are maintaining account balances reflective of their operations size?

It sounds like you're looking to balance immediate cash flow with long-term equity growth, which is a solid strategy.A few ideas to consider:Local Networking: Connect with other investors in your area or in Milwaukee who might have deals they can't take on themselves.

Yes it’s common to have an additional guarantor who has a balance sheet added as a credit enhancement.

The candid advice about balancing quality, building the right team, and adapting to challenges really hit home.

$1,200,000 purchase price and the balance for closing costs, repairs and reserves.There are ways to obtain financing in Mexico, but most sellers are expecting cash deals.

It's an interesting time to invest in the Phoenix area as we are starting to see interest rates coming down & in some pockets of the Valley, we are even seeing a balanced or in some cases a buyer's market. 

Prices did seem better than DFW, but about 5 years ago when it was on my radar, I never found an area where I thought there was good balance. 

When a tenant is far past due on a balance (rent, late fees) do you first take it up with collections, or small claims court? 

Blaxktip is in serious trouble with a warrant just about to be issued for contempt of court.A garnishment of his bank account happened the other day wiping out his Chase bank account balance.