Even if you don't end up getting a loan with them, you'll get information to take to the next lender you talk to and further your education.  

I'm looking to purchase a 2-4 unit multifamily. My understanding is that for a SFR, 20% down payment and for MFR its 25% down payment. I was having an informal conversation with a lender yesterday and he mentioned t...

There is a lot of free information on here and on the web that can at least get you educated a little more on real estate. 

I started out trying to find deals to wholesale to raise enough cash for flipping, but that quickly changed when I met other investors who are now to me great business partners and mentors. $30K could sound like not much in SoCal, but you can do many different things with that money if you invest it creatively and collectively.

Its free easy education.

Recent IRS rules have changed and now many such items can be written off in the year they were obtained - - this is why you need a CPA and not some tax service (HRB.s.) or online filing program.

I got quite a education on fire walls and what was needed.

You can find more REI learning resources under Education.

If you are not in education - you should be!

I have been educating myself about REI, especially wholesaling, and now I feel like I am ready to take the leap forward.