Contrary to most business lending, the REI industry has a lot of "non-bank" lenders that provide attractive loans that can lower your cost of capital and improve your profit/cash flow. 

We've utilized the VA loan for our current home, and this strategy has worked well so far.

@Bryan HarveyJust realize they provide high returns but it’s my understanding your investment is an unsecured loan.

If you need more to do the rehab, perhaps instead of partnering, you could get your former boss to do a personal loan. 

Texas does have specific rules regarding home equity loans and cash-out refinancing (often referred to as "Texas Equity Section 50(a)(6)"), but these don’t prohibit homeowners from using funds for investment properties.

I signed up with them about 3 to 4 months ago, then found out how expensive the loan was to get going with them and told them that I would self finance it instead but they had to cancel the loan first...they use a company called Special Financing Company..the person I spoke to at REI his name is Paul, he said he would take care of canceling the loan, but a month later I realized that they were pulling $599 out of my bank account.

Hi All,First time looking into Section 8 investment property in Berwick, ME. What is the experience with this program - Pro/Cons, watch outs, etc?.  Is there $$ to be made as an investor? Thanks in advance

This is a growing trend in rentals to increase cash flow and help your community with affordable housing! 

I'm learning more about loans and such as I used the VA.

What is the minimum amount of profitability acceptable at a $60 million loan volume4.