This happens every cycle and It holds true for equities as well.

Main reasons are the technology, learn/do/manage from anywhere in the world, powerful lead generation program, good commission splits, equity program in the company.

@Lynne MacFarlane it seems to be near unanimous that referrals are the best gift, followed by favorable online reviews, then gift cards.

Does anyone know of any lenders that will look at an equity loan / line of credit on a personal storage garage?

I bought the first property 10 months ago, and thanks to the education I've received on BiggerPockets I was able to use some of the equity on the first deal to buy the second.The first deal was a grand slam.

Not a bad way to open lending negotiations (and that deal did get funded with favorable terms).Good luck!

If I were to bring on a partner, id say what I bring to the table is all the sweat equity, I do the property management, fixes, rehab and Id live onsite. 

Take advantage of low down payment, reduced cost of living, building equity, and experience.

I have purchased 2 properties in my life made a ton  (to me)  in equity in my first home that got me interested but never moved forward because after moving to my next house lost a ton of equity after the crash.

Sell your home to access the equity if you can not refinance or get a HELOC to pull the equity.