@Whitney HuttenThanks for the links Whitney, very useful.Fred is advising I go for a loan to purchase the property rather than seek an equity loan after I’ve purchased with cash.However I’m still interested in purchasing with cash to give me a fighting chance of securing a property.

As I look to scale and increase my purchasing, I'm seeking additional private money to help fund deals in exchange for a set % return. 

There may be some local plays to be had where owners are over leverage and can't bridge a short term cash crunch or large players seek to ditch under performing assets at fire-sale prices, but nothing across the board. 

I requested a Redemption of my funds from fundrise back in January and they won't release them.Here is what they said:Fundrise Advisors, in our capacity as Manager of the eREITs and eFunds, has determined that it is necessary at this time to suspend the processing and fulfillment of redemption requests.While under normal market conditions, we seek to provide investors with the ability to redeem their investments on a regular basis, during times of financial crisis or extreme uncertainty, it is absolutely critical that we suspend redemptions in order to protect the interests of all our investors.As Manager, we have an obligation to make decisions based upon what is best for the entire Fundrise investor community and must always put the priorities of the whole above any one individual.Fundamentally, Fundrise investors own real property, which is simply not liquid. 

Hello, I'm seeking recommendations for great contractors who service Little Village, Chicago 60623 to assist with the following needs:- roofers for a pitched roof- replace floorboards in attic- fix ceiling with water damage- minor wall repair and painting- tuck pointing- junk removal- a reliable handyman!

I’m seeking to truly understand the market in which I live in and see if it would be wise to invest.

Seek out seasoned investors in your area & see how you can assist, learn & get a piece of some deals.

Turbulent Financial Markets Make Real Estate Relatively More Attractive: Although lost wealth is expected to have negative impacts on higher-priced properties, the fear that financial markets could fall further could improve the prospects for real estate as investors seek safe havens for their assets.

Hello,I am a new investor interested in Brrrr properties seeking a real estate agent that invests themselves or frequently represents investors like me.

Give him a chance to make it right - or let him know you'll need to seek other financing.