Join local chapters of Mortgage Bankers Association, American Association of Private Lenders, or the American Association of Mortgage Brokers5.

I contacted North American Savings Bank, and I'm hoping to find other lenders to compare the rates.

He's trying to shutdown something that every single person and business in American, big or small, uses to operate to offset losses on taxes they already paid.

I'm an American living in Sydney and would be happy to help out any way I can.

Stewart Title, Ticor Title, and First American are all places to start in Seattle.  

@Len Roche my first loan was with Wells Fargo (back in 2009) then I talked to my brother-in-law about a loan he had on his investment property with American Airlines Credit Union.

I am looking forward to contributing to the forums, especially topics including: financial analysis and underwriting (a class I teach at UCLA), leasing commercial properties, and flipping v. renting (via my former position at American Homes 4 Rent).

I know the area well and for east of the 805 freeway it is a tad bit high on the HOA but it isn't as high as you would find in say fashion valley as you noticed.

Why are Americans who work for a living taxed more than investors who live off of their investments?

Once I find the right deal I plan on doing it the old fashioned way; putting down 20% and getting a mortgage.I know that this community can offer a lot of support and wisdom when it comes to what I would like to do.