Borrowed Funds Secured by an AssetBorrowed funds secured by an asset are an acceptable source of funds for the down payment, closing costs, and reserves, since borrowed funds secured by an asset represent a return of equity.

I saw a great write up about BP on another blog that was discussing RE programs you have to pay for in Houston, ie, Lifestyles Unlimited.

Being forward, this is my first post on Biggerpockets, and yes, I do work for Meridian, as our Key Accounts Manager.Biggerpockets has become a fantastic forum for investors, vendors and turnkey operators, so I thought I could use this stream to help clarify some of the concerns mentioned about programs like ours.For some context, I actually came to Meridian as an internet lead turned investor over 4 years ago and liked their business model so much, I came to work for them.The program we offer is actually a Rental Warranty, not a guarantee, which is a big difference.

Some college campuses have those services in-house and some Cities also have that as part of their housing programs.

Have any Milwaukee BP'ers had experience with the loan program offered for landlords by the city under the Targeted Neighborhood Investment Program (TIN)?

There are 3 plans:http://www.allisonjamesinc.com/our-programs/P154

I absolutely support this program.

In my market, agents use software programs that let them write offers online and then they can have their clients sign them electronically (using two programs, Zipforms & DocuSign).

My tax guy is checking into the depreciation thing, (it is my first year, and his first SDIRA, but he has a good source for info on it).BUT, even if you can not use the depreciation, I say 'so what'.

I have been looking at unemployment, and population using city-data.com.What are good sources of data for Job diversity?