They will offer to settle for, say $25,000.I have to see a W-2 or pay stub and I don't care what their credit score is anyway.

Any suggestions and guidance is appreciated! 

However, I have already found an opportunity I feel I can not pass up, even with as little knowledge and experience I have, and am looking for any and all advice and thoughts on my first move into real estate.A life long best friend of mine has been offered by a family member for $20,000 to own outright a 3.5 acre lot with a run down mobile home on it.

This can be a temporary solution until you find more favorable financing options.Private Lenders and Hard Money Loans:Alternative Financing: Private lenders and hard money lenders may be more willing to offer loans secured by your mobile home portfolio.

They are a smaller organization but also offer landlord services. 

It's really hard to beat the long-term wealth building opportunity that the Bay Area offers.  

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

I am looking to see if anyone has any suggestions on how to get an accurate number on rehab costs.

I know this is about 8 years old.. any chance you are still offering that kit?

Any recommendations for lenders who can offer 90% LTV for buying secondary/vacation home?