A couple of months ago, I purchased a property using a hard money loan for $115,000.

I worked with the franchise owner of a H&R Block for about 25 years while he owned the franchise and this company bills tax returns by the addition.

(Loan paydown, tax savings, etc etc..).

- Do you disclose the company name on your msg template? 

@Andy Ptak when jumping into the industry you have a few choices:1) Start at the bottom2) Leverage your experience to convince someone to give you a chance3) Decide between:--- Big companies who will usually start you at the bottom--- Small companies that will more like to a chance on hiring you for an above entry level position.

Here's a breakdown on loan options to consider:FHA Loan: @Brittany Minocchi is right in looking at FHA option.  

I think you would be wise to sell and use the VA loan for your new home. 

This year I may see if if I can get a construction loan to build 20-30 apartments, then refinance with an asset based lender. what markets?

Understand what you are investing in....is it a secured loan, unsecured loan, membership interest in an entity that deploys capital like a feeder fund or direct membership interest in an entity that is the deed holder? 

@Jay Sloan  Hello, for someone who is interested in learning about commercial real estate can you tell me why the proof of funds from Peter Harris' company seemed out of the ordinary?