@Jonathan Orr  My husband and his partner were also “referred” to this lender, as well as another highly sus lender by a self proclaimed “creative finance real estate investor”.  

I'd highly suggest getting involved in local real estate meetups.

I did a lot of new construction in Charleston SC and did full gut rehab on 2 small MF>  built about 35 homes.. the prices in charleston are very high compared to say Columbus OH. in the order of magnatude to 2X to 4X per prop.. but its a fabulous city. 

Purchase price: $485,000 Cash invested: $10,000 High Visibility Corner Retail Location. 3800 sq ft, 2 story building.Potential NOI valuation (after repairs, finishing) = $1.4MDue Diligence happening now, seeking Qualified Cash Buyer

I'm looking to invest the extra money into high cash flowing assets to take some pressure off.

I would be eliminating bad debt and high interest credit cards that I had to use to do some repairs. 

Average highs of 90 with an average low of 40; versus a location average high of 85 with an average low of 70.C.

That can be very hard when you’re not making a high income. if your not able to save a lot at your job you might be better off learning about real estate, learning how to be a landlord, and focusing on a new career that can get you the income to buy real estate. it’s a tough pill to swallow but I got into the trades and now have the skills to fix my property and starting to get the income needed to keep going. 

Is this just a function of low inventory, high interest rates, and high taxes? 

Hi guys, I am self employed with no proof of W2s, i make a living buying cars at dealer auctions and leaving them on a local used car lot on consignment, I have $30k liquid and around $90k tied up in my current vehicles, usually my  vehicle inventory is sub 11, I want to get into the real estate game but in my situation im guessing its hard to get a good deal in getting a loan, I am single, no debt or responsibilities , ideally i would like to start with a single family home but in the current market so high i would even consider condos/town homes.