If you use hard money like I often do (even though I have lots of capital in 3 hedge funds), the cost of construction delays is incredible.

Commingling funds and improper signing are low lying fruit.

Much like those above, I work the 9-5 job and do side hustles to fund my investments.

I would definitely submit a complete offer package with dates, terms, numbers, copy of an earnest money check, proof of funds, or pre approval.

And of course, the old processor cashed my checks but no longer had accounts to post the funds to. 

hard money lenders have requirements on deals that they will fund. 

My potential client has shown me proof of funds.

Hello all, I recently bought a house in the US, cash.Anyone know how can I get funding through refinancing this property?

San Diego historically has had a great ROI for buy and hold investors so I think it has been an easy market. clearly I think San Diego is a good to great RE market but I suggest you look up San Diego RE appreciation for any duration you desire and calculate the return assuming 25% down.  

I'm new to real estate investing and I'm exploring the idea of using money that I have tied in a 401k retirement fund in exchange for an investment property.