100% syndicated funds with our private equity partners in a Reg D 506B offering.

Due diligence in checking references and seeing the type of work product each contractor can deliver may take more time at first, but once you have established relationships with the right people, you will save time and money.Budgeting BlundersOn television, property flippers take a quick tour through the property, throw out some numbers, and get to work.

We haven't applied yet...we want to tour the building first, but just want to get ideas. 

So far I like Festival and Soltara because I can have a small private plunge pool in the lanai plus the resort pools. 

We just need the capital to build more than we are doing now (averaging 5 per month).Any advice on who I should talk to about private financing?

Looking for detailed resources on steps I need to take and to avoid if I am acting as a private lender. 

Banks and private lenders are going to be justifiably cautious to lend that much to someone without experience or a track record. 

Because you'd be putting down less than 20%, you will have what's called Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) added monthly. 

@Jason Hartman, I've never heard of such a regulation but if it does exist (I assume it does if multiple financial institutions told you it does), would they be okay with you buying a property with another loan, cash, HML or private investor funds and then use the HELOC for the repairs?

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