I wouldn't even mind virtual offices although I would prefer a physical local one.

Think of BP as one big giant virtual mentor.

I find it interesting that some folks take on the task to welcome everyone and then provide links etc to virtually every knew person that comes on..

@Bryan Hancock  National HML have a hard time in very fast acting markets.. and I know in my state and maybe in yours.. our borrowers want to deal locally they want a local person.. client service is key to keeping your rehabbers happy and coming back... and that is hard to do when your doing it from a far and loaning by checking box's... we will beat the local HM rates by 30 to 50% on points and 1 to 3% on interest rate.. but again will only take the top tier borrowers... to get bank funding in our state is very very tough unless you already had a relationship with your bank or banker prior to 08 like I have.and then the banks are only dealing with those they know.. its still virtually impossible to be a newbie and get a bank loan in PDX unless your very well cashed up and local.I have seen some of the CF rehab loans with really high rates as you allude to..Those rates would get no ware in our market your correct

Virtually identical to what it would have cost us if we went with the HD truckload unfinished oak (veneer) cabinets which had MDF boxes.I'll see if I can find out the name of the wholesale supplier which might allow you to track them down on your side of the line.

However, Portfolio terms are virtually guaranteed to be better than Hard Money.  

That is virtually "free" money when you factor in inflation over time.Feel free to post any questions you have.

The limit is set by the individual lender.Then there are "commercial" mortgages not governed by Fannie & Freddie rules.And then there are seller financing and private lenders.So virtually no limits.

I have virtually no REI experience and some book knowlege, and I hope this group will provide the support to get me started as an investor.

I know it is virtually impossible for me to get involved in real estate as I am only 16, however, I am curious as to if anyone had any interesting or creative ways that I would be able to.