My contact has been non-communicative and I'm wondering if he's experiencing cash flow issues and just trying to bide his time, or if there's a deeper issue and he's on the verge of bankruptcy.Any advice you can provide for this situation would be GREATLY appreciated.

TIAErich your best bet would be to amortize it over thirty with a 5 year balloon. the issue with private lenders  vs. banks is private lenders use their money to lend and many times it may not keep up with inflation - so lending for that long does not make sense.

My life is taking an expected turn and I'm in a kind of pinch. I have to sell my house and need to stay somewhere until it's sold.- Are there websites where I search for a furnished place for a few months for adequate...

Hi guysI am planning to buy my first property soon.

This is my first purchase.

About time!

Are we approach close over the next month, and in the time after, what are some best practices for us to consider?

I'm New to real estate investing and we are looking to buy our first investment property in the coming months/year.

Hey Timothy,First off, kudos on your infill development successes... that's impressive stuff!

@Christopher J FuchsTo prepare for your first real estate investment, focus on building your credit score, market research, planning your investment, networking with investors, creating a savings plan, and exploring financing options.