And therein lies the issue, RE financing is unique by terms, collateral, applicable laws and servicing.

Those are just a few things they'll want to know, but again...it's very much regional with hard money.

A unique circumstance and there were no zoning issues, the rental income was on the owner's tax returns and the tenant had been there a few years as well.

We use smaller local/regional banks to accomplish this.

Also, I'm curious as to whether others are having the same experience in different parts of the region.

So, how you enter the business makes a difference in the type of due diligence the note buyer needs to do.Notes are unique and unlike other investments like a bond that is rated and is in an established market providing liquidity at a near par value or an easier valuation method.

Other cities didn't have the spikes that we had; and, their falls weren't quite as harsh.I've been asking a few of the top players in regional and national positions what their prediction was on this "down cycle."

I am about to buy out my aunts 1/2 of a property that she and my mom inherited from their father (my grandfather) The property is owned free and clear.

I have many questions on the way this can be done. The property...

I am an owner and landlord of several units, and have a unique proposal for the landlord of another building.

@Andrew WhickerHonestly it varies by region.