They might be more open to unique property types and willing to take on loans that don't conform to the standard criteria of larger financial institutions.

From what I've gathered, practically any investment back then did very well given that home prices and rents have increased substantially.Even though today it seems much harder to find a good deal (like you said, it's probably a horrible time to be investing), would you say there's less competition now?

I thought the same about Engelo after just seeing the topic but I guess we're increasing the exposure of this thread by adding comments :)I haven't been there.

We have seen our fees increase significantly over the last 4 years with Hall CPA (Brandon Hall's company). 

The industry has to establish itself next door to standard construction in the neighborhood at the same price per square foot.

from this time last week, 30-yr mortgage)Market RuminationsMortgage interest rates dropped considerably in the last 7 days, a well-welcomed reprieve from seemingly ever-increasing rates.

Increasing by $210,000, over purchase appraisal of $890,000.

Hey Les, are you looking at traditional financing to use increased leverage or would you be going with a 20% down option?

I've not heard good things about their wait times or service standards. 

Debt increases riskSo why do investors love using it?