Shop for a team member ( long term lender relationship).  

this is me and my partners 1st deal we got 14 days to find a buyer/ or find another exit strategy.My question is, how can me and my partner work with a private lender to get this deal closed if our buyers we made contact with are not serious about closing but we know there is money to be made in the deal!?

The use of a VA loan is great (you can find real estate investor-friendly lenders on BiggerPockets)! 

Are you doing the TI cash or as part of a refinance/second with your lender?

As far as funding I have a few great investor lenders I send all my buyers to get deals done that make sense.

It is true, a lender will not look favorably at a scenario where the borrower is relying on a loan for the down payment.

Hi all,I have a tenant who rents a private room and bathroom in my property, ( I do not live in this property).

We're already starting see more of the sideline private equity entering the market again which will help rates.To pick the right market, you need clarity on your strategy. 

Just out of curiosity - has anyone heard of lenders declining new borrowers for assumable loans, even with strong qualifications?

I'm basically looking for something that glazes over or goes in depth about how an investor can set themselves up with as many options as possible to go about buying, but I can't seem to find anything.To better explain what I'm trying to say, let me give some examples:One investor might have his “buying artillery” or “buying depth” (still looking for a term to describe what I'm saying) as;1. having a private lender and,2.