Knowing what is going to be the next, big thing in real estate is important so we are able to provide financing for real estate investors who are active in those specific niches.With government-backed financing available in plenty for multi-family, assisted living, to name a few, these property types have been extremely popular among real estate investors in recent years.

Some counties have lots of data available online, some don't.

While this isn't technically your issue (the seller pays the commission), if it's an owner finance deal, the agent may be concerned that there won't be enough cash available to get paid, and that could be hindering his/her earnest attempt to get your offer accepted.Btw, if the listing agent refuses show you the property, get your own buyer's agent.

Home depot has straight lengths of countertops in stock.Appliances, replace with the most reliable, least expensive options available.

If it is a good deal and there is a good profit available, tie it up, learn how to control property even if it is with a $10 option, take a shot, earn from good deals, don't wave goodby to them.

I don’t think these rates would be sustainable for any borrower, much less a poor, rural farmer in India.But if the interest rates charged by these loan lenders in India is between 5-10% per year, which seems more likely, this is still making loans available that otherwise would not have been available.

If you want to learn rehabbing or flips or just buy and hold - mobile homes get you started out until you have more funds available to get into bigger more expensive deals.

I see your from Alaska so maybe the availability isn't good on existing locations.

If I do find an investor who has a property available in that area-and it could legitimately be a deal, how can I make sure I get a referral fee from them (investor) other than just trust and a handshake and building a relationship?

This wasn't hard to find - these docs are public records & available on the web.