Too big for mom and pop investors and too small for institutional investors. 

Not saying anyone that has replied on this thread is a fake lender but SM is full of those folks I will connect you with the actual lenders  I do not participate in fee's just trying to assist.. 

PR efforts, such as getting featured in local media or participating in industry panels.

Have things recently changed to wherefinancial institutions have lost their minds?

the land bank they are talking about is city owned property they took back for non payment of tax's or liens etc.. its NOT Bank/lending institution you buy the land from the city land bank they may have special programs for locals that are looking for owner occ situations.. either way if you pay cash which is how most of that is sold if not all of it.. then your credit does not matter.

There is now also passive pockets.Every presentation is going to make it sound like a can’t miss opportunity - that’s the whole point - a sponsor is not going to say their investment stinks.You can also ask the sponsor if they have ever had a track record verification report done or had a third party report done as well. 99.9% of sponsors don’t get one (for obvious reasons) and those that go after institutional absolutely must get one.

Additionally, participating in local real estate investor meetings can connect you with experienced investors for guidance and potential partnerships.Building relationships within the industry can often be as educational as formal training.

Probably the most important policy change made by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions was the removal of the stress test for those who are renewing their mortgages.

Whether or not there is a self-employment tax attached is based on whether or not you materially participate in this business.

I did look at some of the material participation criteria and we should easily surpass the requirements since we pretty much spent time improving the home ourselves, managed all guest communication, etc.Thoughts?