We will offer funds upto a maximum of 75% lien to value (LTV) or $150,000.The initial estimate is free and has no commitments tied to it.

So start with license then do a google search and some research before committing to anyone. 

What would be the best way to keep our existing house with good equity and finance a new house?

But what you are looking for really is a no risk way to do something very risky without any commitment on your part. 

I will not be able to attend that meetup in Sherman Oaks, as there is another one on the same date/time in Long Beach that I've already committed to.

Then we decided to remove all carpet and continue hardwood floors along the existing hardwood floors.

I'm not sure how he is getting others to commit to those terms but if so I would love to know and use his investors...

I have now made a commitment to myself to purchase my first (multi Family) unit within the next 12 months.

If you’re in Kansas, Nebraska, or Wyoming – your options are limited to non-existent (I don’t mean to denigrate brokers in small markets, but it just isn’t possible to be a specialist and make a living in many areas.

@Daniel Tisdale Sounds like the combined lots could be worth moving or tearing down the existing structures and building denser and new.