this can be an additional 2, or I can take the small, immediate pop and run.

And if Murphy pops his head up on a 200K property that can easily be gone and you'll be spinning your wheels for nothing.You also need to examine your own skills and your ability to flip a sow's ear into a silk purse.

"our company doesn't allow this, try and find a small mom and pop direct lender and maybe they'll do it".I'll keep trying but if I can't get an MLO then I just have to assume it isn't feasible and I'll have to go the route of a standard owner carry back via escrow.

(emphasis mine)A few things pop out at me...1) what is sizable?

This is the exact area that I am working as a wholesaler-smaller multifamily, mostly mom & pop owned buildings.

I got my license as a buy and hold investor so I could act more quickly on deals that popped up.

However, there are exceptions to those three if you find the right deal.What I would do if I were you is identify a couple markets you've heard good things about and start investigating them to see A) if they are good markets and b) if you can get deals that cash flow.That said, some of my favorite markets right now for cash flowing properties with good long-term fundamentals are Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Tulsa, OKC and most places in Texas (except Midland/Odessa region - I think that area will pop pretty soon).

Also, if your slab is uneven or the floors are installed improperly (using cheap glue is a major no no) then glue down floors will eventually loosen from the slab and will cause a popping sound when people walk across them.

Not saying anything but with specific banks involved in the ROBO fiasco an investor should know this might pop up and plan accordingly dealing with that bank.I have heard tons of nightmare dealing with BOA from other brokers/agents on deals and investors.

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