I mean, the buyer is the one bringing the money to the table so they've always *really* been paying it's just been shown on the seller's side of the settlement statement.

Do you think it's best to work through a loan broker and if so, should I look for one that's local to the area I want to invest in?

This can be a lonely business when you're the one running it...

Most buyers do not have this large of a down payment and thus this is why my market is slowing.To make housing affordable again, one of several things needs to happen.

The only thing I can suggest when you are raising money are you let the ones you are raising the money from you are putting 20% to 30% of your money in the deal most know it is a scam when someone is asking for 100%.

One question I had was - In whose name is the cashiers check made out to since you might be bidding on different properties?

Agree with the others, Airbnb is one platform amongst many. 

HI Eric,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

Do not be one of the people who wait and hope that rates will continue to fall into next year.

Go read the next 100 threads below this one in the mobile home park investing subforum that we are in. :)