But, with that said, this is the riskiest avenue for those relationships, especially if your numbers are off or the money you get for the bridge is too small.

@Lance Stokes Also being a long distance investor, I'd say that one of the best things to do is to first establish good local business relationships ....then only do you look for deals in those areas where your relationships can help you.

Different lenders have different requirements for borrowers and a lot of the lending and decisions are done because of the borrower's relationship with the bank.

Note to single men: I’m in no way suggesting you to lie about your relationship status.

Note to single men: I’m in no way suggesting you to lie about your relationship status.

If they borrowed, then there is a deed of trust (or mortgage in mortgage states) recorded with the county recorder's office which will show the deed of trust, lender and amount of funds borrowed.So to add to all of this, you must first FORM a relationship with these buyers and that takes time, it does not happen over night.

And I had built several key investor relationships by way of showing what I had accomplished with my first two deals) but at the end of the day, the worst that could happen was that I'd run out of money and have to find a job in 12 months (I gave myself a year of runway).

Agents work on commission so make sure you find one that cares more about long-term relationships and not their next paycheck.  

Are your lenders in your local area/do you have a personal relationship with them? 

Seller is Not open to seller financing.I am a Rookie, and do not have an established commercial lender relationship.