Years ago when my wife was getting her education she was presented with a choice to further her education and obtain her doctorate or settle for a masters .She knew it would mean many more years of school (12 years altogether) and well over 100,000$ more in student debt on top of what was already owed .

With regards to non-performing institutional notes, I get asked weekly by various folks to provide them with my sellers and avenues for obtaining tapes.

Of course, you also don't want applicants to start running out and obtaining therapy animal certifications from their doctor either.

Should I obtain my real estate license?

We typically obtain most of our properties at auction and leave enough “juice” to make it a win win for everyone. 

What are some other ways I can obtain financing for a buy and hold single family?

Even if you are eligible for the exemption, you will need to obtain the services of an Oregon licensed mortgage loan originator unless the loan is for construction or rehabilitation of the property.A "private money lender" who is eligible for the licensing exemption contained in OAR does not need to obtain the services of a licensed mortgage loan originator to document a transaction under OAR.

@Lior GolanA number of foreign investors we work with are able to obtain 70% LTV investment property loans.

I’m having second thoughts about attending real estate school. Is it really worth going to real estate school?

If you are able to acquire the lien for 10% of the amount due, you might obtain a potentially advantageous equity position on the property.