I often ask for private loans on this kind of thing, and much like your credit report, it can stress your relationships if you aren't careful.My strategy has been to ask people, "Do you know anyone who would be interested in lending $x.xx at 14% interest for x amount of months?

In the near future, we are looking to increase our volume per year, and are looking to expand our relationships with various high-quality subcontractors amongst many different trades, throughout LA county.

Because of the relationship with my lender I am also comfortable offering cash so as far as the seller is concerned there is no risk of the deal not going through because of financing not working out.

Personally, I would happily have a team who knows their market, has contractors and property managers and banking relationships well-established, do the work for me, because I'm able to earn returns passively (with a lot less volatility than the stock market). 

As I don't have GC relationships I trust yet what is a reasonable amount of time from "hey I dont know you" to they show up and bid?   

Visualizing helps you in creating fulfilling personal relationships, reaching your health goals, and acquiring the wealth you desire through your real estate investments so you can retire early or make a difference through important causes. 4.

I've heard horror stories about how extensive and long it can take to rehabilitate a property, is it wiser for me to terminate the tenant's lease?

Mentorship is not a "one size fits all", while the game of real estate is all about relationships.

Still looking to build a strong relationship with investor experienced agents locally in the PDX and Bend markets.

What is a better relationship type to hold- commission, flat fee, something else?