And you can also put ads in craigslist for the salesprice.I bet someone here can get you a good sales contract that's written from the seller's point of view.

What I would bet dollars to doughnuts on is that with respect to charging fees and usury issues and lending requirements, I'd say half the private deals made by those who "really do" lending on the side so to speak would not be compliant.

Definitely look into the 1-4 unit financing as I think that will be your best bet as a new investor.This video may be helpful when evaluating deals as well

I had no idea that setting up an account over the phone instead of over the internet was so much cheaper.

I have been teaching myself the basics for a year now through pod casts, internet research and the occasional REIA meeting.

This can be done from a laptop, tablet or smartphone anywhere that there is internet access.

Your best bet is with local banks and the big banks.

It's the ones who get those internet forms and try to do things themselves who will miss these types of issues, making it all for nothing. :)

If you do want to get financing do it before you quit because it is almost impossible w/o a W-2.Why not consider instead of one or the other of quitting or staying, maybe a 3rd option where you quit that job but find ways to bring in other income.Keeping job usually best bet until you are solid financially.

We tried using Google docs, but found that it works best with a solid internet connection and not on the road with a smart phone.