have been keeping me busy for the last 10 years or so.

They were upfront when I spoke to them but their clients are too busy to give a reference.

Also the best businesses have some sort of a market budget typically.

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I personally invest in Columbus, Ohio because there is a lot of new businesses coming here such as an Intel, Wells Fargo, and Microsoft. 

It's important to stay current and ask around about which company is responding fastest, as sometimes they are overwhelmed, not having enough local vendors, and service is slower. 

Having a separate account to hold security deposits is a good idea.Having another account for business operations is also a good idea.There is zero risk in opening a bank account and it doesn't take that long so you can do it now or do it later.Good luck

years prior the business was evaluated at $5.5 million but in its current condition we purchased it for $1.8 million!

I don't think a VA construction-to-perm wholesale lender has ever even hit me up for brokered business.

It's a big part of my lending business.