There are independent companies that may finance older ones, but rates and loan products vary

I would also look into hiring an independent Architect to come up with a design that fits the product you want to offer.

I'm currently living in the Northeast, but as an independent contractor I'm able to work remotely or schedule physical meetings with ample time to jump on a plane if necessary.

I have found that the numbers don't lie.And a good investor/realtor will let you know the areas that are great to invest in depending on your exit strategy.

Always hire an independent mold inspector so you can know the truth and take an informed decision.

“A bubble bursting means demand will go away, and with job growth in Austin the way it is, it’s hard to see how that will happen,” said Kara McGregor, senior vice president of business development at Independence Title Company.Indeed, Austin’s ability to keep the masses coming is cited as the No. 1 reason why this appreciation trend is sustainable.

Reading real estate books and joining the BiggerPockets community turned me on to the idea of becoming financially independent as fast as I can.

If you own it free and clear, and don't want to incur debt, sell it, take the money and buy a 4 plex in the area and you'll instantly double your cash flow (probably more, actually).If you're okay with debt you could buy multiple multi-family properties, increase your cash flow, and then create a plan to 1031 up and out from those and actually achieve financial independence in 5 years or less with ever increasing cashflow.I'm more than happy to help you develop this strategy (and adjust it depending on the amount of debt you have) to help you expedite the process of getting you to financial independence SOONER rather than later. 

We always use independent appraiser to do the evaluation. 

These particular entities are Independent School Districts.