@Jeff Bridges The sales aspect you mentioned is something I think part of me wanted to not believe.  

You'll have options like immediate refis, bridge loans, various hard and soft money loans, rehab lines of credit, more fluid cash-outs, and quicker turnarounds.  

@Ned Carey: So if I had a private money bridge loan and @Arti Piland or another investor came in with interest free private / gift funding for the down payment, and we purchased a cash flowing property, that would not be considered "creative financing" and be forbidden?

Seattle Times is how I stay up to date on the West Seattle Bridge situation, but I feel like there should be better sources. 

I'll match to you.LIBOR + 350 with caps bridge 3+1+1.

I have recently moved from CA to Rainier Oregon just across the bridge from Longview WA.

Plus, if you do manage to refi, then sell a short time later, you'll burn a bridge with the lender and broker.If you put it on the MLS and it doesn't sell, you'll also establish a value.

I would consider 3 developments in that area.. the new 6th street bridge, gold metro line extension into expo line, and redevelopment of the old Sears building.

I know easy button lending will provide a proof of funds but in order to get the official letter you need your buyer info or a down payment for a bridge loan. 

Thankfully, this isn’t true for Hard Money Loans.What are the Requirements for a Hard Money Bridge Loan?