Put some charming window boxes under those front windows (with some colorful fall foliage) and no one will think twice about the windows ..... except about how beautiful they are! 

Anyone who is lending through a business entity, where the majority of income for that entity is generated by lending activities is NOT a private money lender, they are "in the business of" lending.So, if you see someone soliciting loans calling themselves a private lender, a red flag should be going up, that red flag simply means to stop and do some due diligence before you make a borrowing decision.

John Daniello , generally hard money lenders only lend to entities and not owner occupants.It is possible that is who your agent sent you to, but there are a few red flags.

I've always been a hand on guy in everything I do and have developed a passion for helping people in everything I do and see wholesaling as being a great fit for me to get things started.I have two beautiful kiddos at home and am ready to build my career around my kids and family instead of the other way around.  

There's nothing odd or red flag about a seller asking for cash only.  

very good description of what you experienced. i can see how a corporate monster such as wells, will have its share of "red tape" and seemingly idiotic policies and procedures but i think a lot of that is really just the nature of the beast.i must say though, my experiences have been very smooth in my dealings with wells fargo. my mortgage consultant is great.

The beauty of this BP forum is that those of us that know better can guide those of us that don't.  

The beauty of it is we make friends in the process !

I really like Germany too, I don't speak the language, but there is so much history, not to mention just a beautiful country all around.

RED FLAGS everywhere on this guy, but if you want to waste his time to mess with him just to pass the time go ahead, I did!