These are pre-screened buyers I have a personal relationship with for capability and experience.If you are calling a seller just being a newbie they might entertain you if they are having a good day for a few minutes on the phone.Most sellers are experienced and know if you are established and have a network when you contact them.Having said all of this Alex you just have to get out there and make things happen.

Also the representative seemed a little turned off when I told him that I wanted to complete my 10 investment property quota with conventional loans, then entertain the this commercial loan opportunity.

Makes the commute to and from work much more entertaining!

Hi Bryan, I would definitely ask your neighbor first, to see if he would entertain financing the purchase for you.  

The back story is worth mentioning, both for entertainment value, and for the lessons that can be learned from it.Last summer I acquired 3 properties.

I have marketed in the local paper, outdoor advertisement, Facebook, craigslist, called local schools, offered discounts, and have 3 large signs on building.

The agent said the seller would entertain contracts.

I would entertain this if it is a lower income property, especially to get so much still on the first.

ie: a neighborhood where residents can walk to shops, supermarkets, restaurants, entertainment etc. without driving.Can you provide the street name and cross streets ?

I have just recently been entertaining the idea of real estate investing as a full timer as I will have a unique opportunity to completely switch gears from my current employment.