Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?

You didn't mention having other money available.

If I'm paying good money for a tool, the last thing I want is someone looking over my shoulder.

You can make a lot of money, but be warned, a large % of Section 8 tenants are complete savages.

They reversed the transaction initiated by the hacker and I can withdraw the money from my account.

They hold your money, spend it without your permission and you have to call and email incessantly to get a release of your monthly draw.

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If there is no explanation, ask for one]Why on Earth is YOUR LLC owed money by 200 Walnut Street LLC?  

I am finally at my two year mark not being W2 so if I can skip past DSCR loans and the such that would be much preferred as I dont want to pay the fees if I don't have to as I am trying to get some money I put into each unit to renovate back out of it. 

You also need to consider that at a lower percentage of money down you will be paying a Mortgage Insurance Premium or MIP.