As I got older I realized I am not the best at everything and can find people to do things a lot better than me, and while it is an expense, in the long run it saves me time and money.

Yes, private money, but you need to build up some reps and proof of concept so friends and family can see what you have done.

Person B is the money-partner - will put up 100% of cash for the deal (ie. no financing).

If that's what you really want, maybe a friend or family member would enjoy making some extra money.

You took a first lien mortgage and all you had was money to replace the roof? 

Here is the question: “You’re investing $10,000 in a deal that has three potential outcomes: 20 percent chance of tripling your money, 45 percent chance of breaking even, 35 percent chance of losing all your money.

I contacted him and will be switching carriers/agents shortly, the coverage is better, and the savings is nothing to sneeze at. 

I am getting ready to purchase my first rental property in Oklahoma City, OK and I’m looking at an home that is priced under $80,000.I plan to put 25% down to get the best rate.I’m from California and haven’t run into this before... but it seems like there are lending minimums and a conventional loan of $60,000 isn’t something I’m finding easily.I could likely get a hard money loan or get a HELOC on my primary residence and purchase the home with cash... but I don’t like these options because the interest rates are higher than a Conventional loan.Besides hard money or a HELOC, are there any suggestions on how to get this smaller loan at a reasonable rate?

The person who is doing our remodeling work doesn't accept our mode of money transfer(like zelle or bank to bank transfer) and requires checks.

It's all money back guarantee, blah, blah, blah.