We can explore the idea further.)

and no significant expenses since acquiring the property, since it was new construction with a reputable builder. 

If anyone knows a good, reputable contractor for cosmetic rehabs.with good expirance that know how to an estimate repair cost quick, for Full kitchen, bathroom, flooring, Paint, Hvac. 

They have an amazing reputation and people on the team that truly walk you through the entire process.

I am just trying to explore alternative avenues of income and have not heard much about something like this. 

Has anyone here been successful with finding a reputable private and/or hard money lender (for long term buy and hold).  

I know Gary has a rough reputation so these numbers are surprising to me. 

I am exploring elk Grove 95757 zip code area to buy investment SFR property.

Two you end up losing money each time one of these fake lenders scams you.you find PML at meetups and through referrals of investors you know are real.other wise stick to reputable HML  you can find them on the internet.. but start with the big ones so you understand what they are asking for all of them pretty much follow the same script.so check out.Lima ONeLendinghome  ( which just changed its name.Lending ONeVisioCivic and any other number of HML that are real.. 

We want to build a custom home and have been exploring different options.