I work Bankruptcy operations at a major financial institution.

I see so many different methodologies that it's difficult to identify which makes the most financial and situational sense.

I found Groundfloor financial after calling around and they seemed to be much more "asset based" than lending home.

I'm one of them and I'm just across the bridge.Consider yourself invited to the Boston South REIA, meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at Radius Financial, 600 Longwater Dr, Suite 107, Norwell MA.

@Matthew Cochran Welcome to BP and congrats on taking the first steps towards financial freedom!

I would think you should have them stand alone for that

@Keith Kaufman I have been active in the San Antonio Market for several years now and from a cash flow stand point we have a great rental market.

As it stands, I have commercial lending in place that is quite favorable because it is loan to cost (allowing me to borrow for the rehab), but the numbers are very tight, as the mortgages are amortized over 15 years.

To bring God glory,with financial freedom in where he may lead us.OBTAIN knowledge - Books we have read:  Rich Dad Poor Dad , by Robert Kiyosaki ;  The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller; ALL OF Brandon Turners books (thanks Brandon ), The book on flipping houses,by J.

Ask for financials on the properties for the last two years and start poking holes in the numbers.I don't know a damn thing about commercial real estate, but like everything else, getting to a point where the data you are looking at is close to reality is the first step.Good Luck!