TF was great in this episode - great insight as usual, and it was great to hear him discuss RE for a change. 

Without an income stream your not going to be able to obtain capital or loans.

In some cities, it's easy to work with and in others its more difficult.Since you are new to Bigger Pockets, it would help you to know you can search for previous forum discussions about any topic. 

Tonight is a holiday but I will review all the details of our Florida real estate contracts as I know there is a section that discusses cooperation from seller with closing out of permits, liens, etc

Traditional lenders will let you obtain 10 30 year mortgages.

I've actually spoken at planning commission hearings before when I either supported or opposed certain businesses that tried to obtain a use permit to operate near my house. 

@Barbra Thebenyane, I have found biggerpockets to be a great community of like minded investors, where I can discuss and learn more about the intricacies of my chosen field of REI - Mobile home parks. 

We financed it through a mortgage company with 20% down obtained by selling stocks. 

I guess the question is sort of a "chicken and egg" discussion.

Hi,I was curious what the process is, and what possible pitfalls there are for someone, particularly a beginner, to obtain hard money for a flip?