Find a few in your local area and then find a few regional firms, and maybe a few national firms.

I am wondering if I should choose a banking institution based on the fact that between 8-12 months, I will need to refinance and if I should choose a bank which can also help me refinance down the line.

Inventory is simply too low for prices to drop on a national scale.

HI @Shafi Noss, it sounds like you're interested in learning about the private equity investors and institutional investors in the real estate world.

Hi BP Nation!

I would equate STNL with getting on an inter tube and relaxing down a lazy river and MTNL - Most retail centers except 2 to 4 tops with national tenants being like in a lap pool swimming up against 10 mile an hour currents trying to gain ground.I have some of those deals closing but is taking more time because lender, buyer, and seller want to see how businesses re-open and do to get a clearer picture of the recovery.

I’m closing on a conventional 5% in 2 weeks, but I had to talk to about 15 lending institutions to find it.

@SAORI HAMILTON, The debt is institutional debt that has already been placed on the property by the Trust. 

It's also the East Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.

I bought a REO from a large nationally known bank in July and the proof of funds was as has already been stated, just a copy of my bank statement.