I know people say that, and it is ideal, but it is difficult, especially in growing markets.

Lots of people complain about the "timeline" risk.Start looking for a replacement property during the marketing process of the property that you are selling.The 45 day ID period only starts on the day you sell your relinquished property.

But moreover, not charging and application fee is more likely to get you people applying who, well, umm, know they would likely fail one but why not apply since it's free?

It's the best way to connect with the people in your market really making things happen. 

I'm not sure their experience with something like this, but they would definitely know the right people if it's not something they can do.

Keep the questions coming people!

I know many people have lawyered up, and they’ve gotten nothing of value back in return for their legal fees.

People who say JV is bad do  not know how to structure  it and manage it and the exit strategy..

I want to point out that there is most definitely an element of economy of scale here - most profitable lenders need a team of people with specific skills to lend efficiently and profitably.

I wonder if Fort Worth is like Dallas there is more developing on the north side and People are tend to move to the North side?