I suppose I could check u-tube on the details of that, but for anyone with experience is it problematic?

@Michael C.I suppose that depends on what your job is and how you are compensated. 

For ex. suppose you were to loan someone money say 10k and either took out a mortgage on their home or used something else of substantial value well in excess of the loan as collateral, how would the excess be handled in court or otherwise?

Supposedly stocks yield 12% each year on average.That said, all investing is also a negotiation.

They are a fiduciary and are supposed to represent their client's best interests at all times.

and in your spare time, I suppose?

Hi Bigger Pocket-ers, I know I'm supposed to introduce myself to the community as I start meeting new people and giving and receiving advice so here it goes: I began my real estate career as a real estate lawyer with Simpson Thacher, primarily working for Blackstone, KKR and a handful of other private equity clients.  

@vanessa in Ma a landlord is not supposed to charge any fee to run credit.

My question is, suppose I purchased a home using my VA loan, what do I need to provide as proof of "intent" to live in the new residence, and also, I haven't seen anything that says you can't resell the home within any specified time frame.

I suppose everyone who works hard deserves to get lucky now and then.