Note investing definitely takes a little bit more savvy than traditional investing, but if you are willing to put in the time and educate yourself on it, the returns can be great.

With Homesearch, and most other auction co.s, the property is Not available to buy through the MLS, traditionally. 

Should this deed in lieu have an impact on his ability to get a traditional bank loan for his own home? 

Hi @Christian Vanderwall  !

Have traditional lender lined up but you usually have to wait 6 months for cash out talk with your local lenders for solutions or partner with a family member as a last resort

To borrow money for two reasons is not possible as traditional lenders like banks or other mortgage lenders will do hard pull on your credit score.

I started in real estate at the age of 19 working traditional retail real estate.

A search didn't come up with any related topics.Do traditional lenders ever lend on more than one property and draft it as a single commercial loan on both properties when they total 5+ units?

They were so cheap I could fund them myself. 1) You can get bank loans or loans from traditional lenders like mortgage companies but that is extremely tough to do right now and usually requires substantial down payment. 2) There are Hard money lenders- high interest loans for investors - usually will require a down payment and some of your own funds.3) Some people use money partners.

If they are looking for a traditional retail transaction simply forward that information to the agent you are corresponding with.