(They wouldn't approve a leave but were more than happy to have me back and my boss literally told me not to pass up the opportunity but for corporate reasons would not be able to accept the leave) So question is do you think a bank would lend to me and if not what sort of deals do private lenders offer ? 

I am gearing up to close on another deal, this time using private lenders to provide a large portion of the down payment. 

Your "go to" realtor can easily give you a good title rep to speak with as well as private money lenders, real estate attorneys etc. 

Hello BP members,I just got a contract for a property in Tampa and need recommendation for a real estate attorney who can prepare loan docs for a private loan.  

I went to lunch today with an older gentleman I know. He owns the building I rent out for my State Farm Agency. I gave him my spill on real estate investing and he agreed to terms of 1 point, paid on the back end with...

I have a basic strategy I would like to run by some of you more experienced REIs:To find the best Real Estate Agents with an investor mindset, talk to many lenders (Mortgage company, private hard money lenders, banks, etc) and ask for their referrals, or whose name they see the most in their paperworkTo find the best Real Estate Lenders, talk to many Real Estate Agents and ask for referrals for REI Lenders.I will be going in to banks and real estate agencies to start interviewing these lenders and RE Agents, and I was wondering, what questions would you ask a real estate lender?

I'm thinking of just installing a private meter and prorating the electric bill but I'm not keen on dropping by each month to read it. 

I've read various posts about what type of professionals to hire and gone through some courses on BP.If you know of a course/post that answers this question please refer it here.My goals are to wholesale properties I can't rehab, flip, and BRRR using private mortgage lenders in various states across the country.

If you want truly passive then loan to other investors either as an equity partner or private money lender. 

Personally, I would like to do debt financing with the promise of giving back the money lended plus a percentage back (i.e. promissory note; private loan agreement), though I may have to consider an equity arrangement.