Seems to be the best of both worlds in terms of personal connection and professionalism.

but that would be a cheap shot from him and a waste of his professional time.

You may be better served doing multiple small deals and get better cap rates than competing against the real professionals with deep pockets with cash parked and ready to go.  

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And the Professional Investors Guild is a great resource for learning about wholesaling and rehabbing, and of course networking. 

Then you can use those funds to invest in alternative assets such as real estate, get into private lending, etc.I agree with Patsy that Solo 401k is more superior option, however it is not for everyone.

Since the house "Needs Major Repair," I am not able to get traditional bank financing and thus would need to borrow from a private lender to show proof of funds.

Hi All,I was hoping I could find out what the current rules are on this from any mortgage lenders or brokers: If I buy a house with lended private money when can I refinance into a lower interest loan and cash out the private money folks?

The most useful resource for me is looking at other professionally done houses.  

Moreover, when private or specialty lenders do for example business-purpose loans on non-owner occupied property certain disclosures and documents aren't required.