If so, how was your experience with their service and loan products?

This could provide funds for an EMD without needing a personal loan.Bridge loans - While not specifically for EMD, bridge loans are a short-term financing option that can help fund a purchase before you have access to longer-term financing or funds from selling another property4.

I can tell you that a BRAND NEW duplex that is being built is being bought by majority of FHA loans; however I still think a investor can make a return since this market will cause a slow down in buying soon basing this off if interest rates go up!

This situation has been going on for decades and is unlikely to change.

But some loans require that the property be occupied by the borrower for the first year.

Unless you can do some damage with about 30k which is how much you can potentially get based on your estimated value and remaining loan amount.

You need to talk to a Banker or Loan officer to go over your credit and see what you have in savings.

I am currently seeking equity partners and/or personal loans as viable options. 

Is it feasible to obtain a loan or a good old boy agreement where a lender offers 100% financing for both the purchase price and construction costs at hard money rates, secured by a second position on the borrower's other properties?

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