The syndication loss is the equivalent of dropping $50K in cash over a bridge.

I never wanted to burn any bridges though and just couldn't make the time when I was working a full time job.I recently was laid off from my job and am ready to hit investing full time.

So deal with tomorrow when you get to that bridge.

Private and hard money are also options for short term bridge type loans, probably the most expensive funds available but they’re available rapidly and offer a ton of flexibility if your property needs rehab work done.

The biggest thing with that is I don't want to burn bridges before I ever close, or come off as flaky.

I did not just quit a job, I quit an almost 20 year career I worked my butt off for, I quit buisness friends on three continents I have enjoyed working with and built great relationships with over the years, I quit the status that I had achieved, I quit my dad's dream that I will be continue to climb the corporate ladder all the way...It felt like jumping from a bridge, it was one of the biggest decision in my life, probably equal to moving from Austria to Milwaukee for the job.

Again, NW should be able to help you or at least connect you with Sherman Bridge who has good options in that area.Circling back to mortgages, though, ask your broker friend to detail their expertise in working with investors. 

Not to sound heartless"      Gees Fred, if it was me I would have her moved to a cardboard box under a bridge.

I structure a buyout with his lenders for that commercial asset (Note) at $1.25M (50% discount from lender) Offer the owner to purchase (refi with bridge or hard money) his note for $1.62( 60% market value) .

Hey there-OK, so I am trying to bridge the gap into CRE.