and don't be afraid to ask the banker those questions.

Can't provide contact info in this thread, but you can easily find him online.Rick Louallen ABRColdwell Banker West ShellCommercial & Investment Property SpecialistFully qualified in Single family homes, as wellServing entire Greater Cincinnati Area

I think loan sharks have better terms.He explained that by law the bank can't refuse to do these loans, but because they are not very profitable for the bank they set such extremely ridiculous terms that nobody in their right mind would do it.I even explained to my banker that by him making me put the 15% down was triggering this issue.

Start putting together your team: You'll need a real estate agent and a banker at a minimum. 

Being the banker on notes is not foolproof either.

Just the other day, I was meeting with my banker reviewing the most recent deal I put under contract, and I was asking him if the pace of my growth was something I should be concerned with.

Making wise judgements will be made easier for you if you comprehend the dynamics of the local market.Establish connections with local real estate experts, including bankers, property managers, and brokers.

And I'm going to try and invite this banker guy who is also a real estate investor. 

Thanks for given me a glimpse of what David Li felt like when bankers misused his model. 

I had to explain I was not their Mother , Father ,Banker, Lawyer ,  or shrink.