We try to work it out with them.

I've found one company/broker that is working on getting us funded now, but I just wanted to reach out to more brokers or direct lenders in the meantime. 

As Chris and Justin note, the old adage of "vet the jockey (sponsor), not the horse" does not work anymore.While the sponsor can definitely screw up a deal, investing with the "best" sponsor is bad deals is a more surefire way to lose money.  

If this is seen as advertising or not allowed, sorry in advance, but I haven't seen a real life 0% down payment in quite a while, and Navy Federal is reputable, so thought those of you starting out would benefit from knowing there is actually one out there.

Hi everyone,I need some recommendations for constructions to work with for light and heavy rehabs in Jacksonville FL please. 

We have worked with a few but none that we would recommend.

The home has a 27 year old but still working furnace. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Impressive Rent-to-Price Ratios: Average rents for 3-bed homes are about $800-$900/month, potentially yielding 12-15% gross returns.Economic Transition: While historically industrial, Bay City is diversifying into healthcare, education, and service sectors.Revitalization Efforts: Downtown redevelopment and community initiatives are breathing new life into the city.Strong Cash Flow Potential: Low property taxes and insurance costs contribute to robust monthly cash flows.Let's crunch some numbers on a hypothetical deal:Purchase Price: $75,000Down Payment (20%): $15,000Mortgage (4.5% interest, 30-year fixed): $304/monthProperty Tax: $100/monthInsurance: $60/monthEstimated Repairs/CapEx: $100/monthProperty Management (10%): $85/monthTotal Monthly Expenses: $649Potential Rent: $850/monthEstimated Monthly Cash Flow: $201Cash-on-Cash Return: About 16.08% (not including appreciation or tax benefits)These are rough estimates, and individual properties will vary.

Dumpster cost Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?