That was recorded in 2011 and no further foundation issues.

.- Demonstrate to ANYONE IN YOUR SPHERE your track record while you are developing it and you will see people start to perk up, usually after 3-5 successful deals.   

The number of new builds over the past 10 years has been the lowest in recorded history, nearly 397k per year TOO FEW homes built, creates nearly a 4 million home supply issue.Our Market has traditionally had 3600 to 4000 homes available in a 600k person county.

Frank, when I read what you just wrote, I thought it might of been a recording of me. 

However, I had a somewhat of a track record because I had bought and kept 4 rentals through various military moves and was in a very good financial space--so my track record gave me enough credibility. 

Getting any kind of commercial/portfolio loan will be tough with zero track record so focus on getting a couple properties under your belt first. 

Rents are now almost twice in-place rents setting record for the area.

You can have your agent pull comps for you or pay a service to do it for you, or do it yourself from RE records.

Unless there was a lien recorded in the public records I doubt the insurer will accept liability for the matter. 

I think the simplest way to vet them, other than the too good to be true offers, is to verify they’ve actually lent money in your area by simply searching the county site where mtgs are recorded, for whatever name they lend in.