Ask them questions - I've found people in this industry are very open and helpful for the most part.Once you narrow your search down to three or four strategies that feel good to you, invest $100 in a few books and read them a couple of times.

For example my loans are currently a quarter plus prime which is 8.5%.The interest only loans I use fit my game plan.

I seem to be in a bit of a no-man's land looking for a lender in this range for commercial (office, retail, industrial) properties.I have been in contact with some banks, some credit unions and a commercial finance broker with limited success so far.

They have been in the CREI game for 30 years

That question has now been answered in very bold headlines and already the "smart minds" have removed themselves from the blame-game.

It is always good to hear from an industry professional.Some suggestions.1.

For the most part, I have been really, really happy with my investments, but like most people playing the real estate game, I have made some mistakes.But that is for another topic.

Its getting more difficult to get some of the borderline people in now however as things have changed in the mortgage industry the past 6 months.For wholesaling to other investors I simply send out an email or call a particular investor that I know who might be interested in the property.

He deeds a ROW to the city/county, but then the actual residential (or commercial, industrial, whatever) lot has an additional ROW (5-10 feet)deeded for utility company and public use (access underground utilities or walk your dog on the sidewalk) and is attached to the property forever.

The area around here ( Jackson County) is not big on industrial type development (no particulate polution) and we have land use laws the prohibit growth.