I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me for raising funds for investing?

It is a 4 unit home with a decent cap rate (7%) in comparison to where I am looking.

Require the applicant to sign a Holding Agreement, with a requirement that they pay a non-refundable holding fee for June (pro-rated) and July.

Anyone ever pursue a bad tenant for funds owed? 

Personally, even with interest rate uncertainty and election year hysteria, I am building a stronger and stronger conviction around the fact that I need to get a little more aggressive in acquiring more income properties.   

Why would someone that already has a deal and funding need a 50% partner...

How do you conquer book keeping if you both have to your personal funds into the deal? 

If you want to shower me w/advice on my specific scenario:2x Duplexes4% Mortgage Rates / Very small loansMixture of LTR/MTR/STRActive Income (not very passive)Net Income around $24,000 in totality (however my books are a mess and am currently working with someone to CLEAN THEM UP so I can get a clearer picture)Would you a) hold; b) sell and open a franchise or other business venture ?

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?

.- Cash flow.Once the above are all added up, your true Rate Return will by far exceed your returns with stocks.Now regarding the different type of real estate, that depends on a lot of factors and mostly on your financial goals and where are you in life today.