@Stephen S.Welcome your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.I work for Dave Lindahl feel free to connect for any questions you have.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

I've been researching some lending from either private or traditional but I can't decide what is a better route.  

They can by taking title WITH a real buyer, privately and jointly or in a business entity, or by buying using seller  financing, close and then sell paying off the seller financed note.

Private Money-  I have a few private money guys I have done residential flips with, however I have never done a commercial deal before.  

Every private lender is different so you'll have to negotiate on a case by case basis. 

Hi Michael,Shoot me an email or a private message and I will give you all the details on the portfolio lenders that I have a relationship with in Desoto county as well as how they typically operate and what they require.

The truth is that private real estate deals are just that - Private.

Second position loan with a private lender.

Could you tap into private funding for 2 years to get a multi-family property?

Your profession should be the source of all the private money you will need.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.