But you’d have to target the <5% that are privately managed by newbies.

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: @Robin Simon, Thank you - I see you are a private lender, I will be reaching out. 

We do some private lending and we do not trust the borrower.

Are you sticking to traditional banks, exploring private lenders, partnerships, or maybe something creative like seller financing?

We, my husband, son and I, signed up for more classes either online, on demand or in person, and a 3 day private in person, on site mentorship.

Wholesaling, investing in REITs, private lending, and micro-investing platforms can diversify properties.

Verifying the use of the money and confirming in writing that it’s for a business purpose are integral parts of any private loan.

It is safe to assume that Oceanpointe is not going to respond to anyone at this point.File a complaint with Indiana Attorney General online and it wouldn't be a bad idea to find a private attorney as well.

Here are some common pitfalls I see for new investors from the private lending perspective:• Insufficient Funds: most lenders are going to be able to lend a first-time investor somewhere around 75-80% of the purchase price of an existing property + 100% of your estimated rehab budget (or an 80/100 loan, for short).

I'm curious to hear from others across the US what innovative strategies their municipalities have successfully implemented to incentivize development and promote housing affordability through private investment and cooperation.