As for where to go for loans, Key bank is pretty strict on their required boxes to be checked. 

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@Jennifer Ryan I’m hoping an out of the box loan officer/ Mortgage broker will come forward. 

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While on the surface raising private funds checks one box it also adds another entire dimension on top of the four REI requirements: Fiduciary Duty. 

Just rambling on this post, but as of today I’m convinced more than ever I need to focus more time and energy on OUT OF THE BOX sourcing strategies to drum up deal flow if I’m going to maintain my parameters and motto.

waterproof leaky basement, remodeled bathroom, plumbing & electrical update as well as new fuse breaker box.

If they are absentee owners they must have a way for contractors or property managers to access the units when needed.....either the PM has keys or they have a lock box either way, shouldn't be an issue to view the properties other then to give the tenant 24-48 hrs notice 

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