I would expect it to be a lot easier to use the original lender (assuming they are the servicer) because they will be the most familiar with the loan and have better access to loan specific docs.

And do you work on larger 10 to 20 unit apartment buildings?

@Justin Silverio Yes, I do have access to the MLS.  

Which will be best for you will depend on your specific situation and goals.The advantage of using the retirement plan to invest in real estate is that you will have access to the full amount of your retirement capital and any growth through cash flow and appreciation will be tax deferred.  

I became an accidental landlord but there was a part of me that was more than happy to let that tenant keep paying off my condo for me.I am a natural saver and after clearing out all my money for the downpayment a year ago I found myself with a good chunk of cash again.

Hello everyone I'm excited to be a part of this platform and I'm looking to buy an investment property.  

I would like to use this money to buy multiple Turnkey Properties that would hopefully get us around 2K in Cash Flow and then live in our same apartment that we rent at 1,800 a month.

I am a broker so I have access to MLS and have a jump on good deals. 

I'm glad to be a part of the BiggerPockets family in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas as well as the total virtual community. 

Why not spend $2.5MM on an apartment complex?