I reside in CA, and have invested in first and seconds in my home state. 

For investment properties you should be using private/hard money lenders, but if it's a primary or you have a long window of time to secure the financing then traditional may be the way.Overall, it should be easier to get approved via creative financing though as there are options and workarounds for nearly every scenario (they just may cost more the more creative you need to get).

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

I'm looking to purchase my first investment property in the Columbus or Cleveland area.I don't have money for the down payment so would it be okay to get a personal loan?

Anyone doing any multifamily project and looking for any partners would be awesome.Thank you in Advance.Hi Lovepreet, I’m looking to invest in the multifamily space in Alberta as well.

I am looking to get started in real estate investing in Northern New Jersey. 

My advice, if you want to invest in STRs, is to go to vacation destinations, think National Parks, beach towns, etc, where the laws are STR friendly.

I am in a position where I am actively looking to complete my first investment purchase. 

This gives us the ability to help our clients structure creative investment deals as attorneys and help them close those transactions smoothly. 

Don't ever spend your last dime on an investment!