I've read a ton about private lenders but I am interested in knowing the best ways to find them and also how to qualify them in terms of ethics and quality.

I'd put it in terms of "last year, your percentage of completed projects would have been $XXX" since so many sales jobs try to hire by promising very unlikely amounts of commission.

I am not sure if using one vs the other would make any difference in the eyes if the seller's Lender in terms ease of the deal, acceptance, etc.I appreciate any insight that may be given.Thank you!

It was confusing and only discussed in terms of owner occupied sale.

Keep my current job working at my university's rock wall making 8.25 to support myself in terms of housing and food and begin investing in real estate.

For example, a General contractor will have a great advantage in terms of estimating repairs and getting good pricing from all trades which might lead to him or her being able to better identify the deal amongst all the duds.I am so grateful I found this forum, I have learned more here in the past month then I have in the previous 6 months.BP rocks :D

You will need to evaluate the house in terms of its location, square footage, levels, basement, interior finishes and upgrades, views, landscaping, etc.

Of course, if there's no due diligence period, we have very little leverage in terms of asking the bank for anything, but we've actually been successful at this a few times.

I'm investing in Real Estate Full time, and wondering which is better overall in terms of profits, time spent etc.

Sorry I can't tell you, you've got to buy my system....LOL I'm kidding.In 99% of cases the problem that paralyzes most newbies is they have absolutely no confidence in themselves.Since I specialize in wholesaling, I'll give you examples in terms of that, but this advice go's for anyone....I'm not talking confidence like "I am confident I can succeed" though that does play a small role....I'm talking about the confidence when you approach investors or sellers about putting a deal together you need to come in with the mindset of....