In return when I have a prospective tenant that has needs outside of what my current opening(s) are, I refer them to him.

It will impress on your prospective private lenders that you know how to handle money and it will make them feel at ease about lending you money.So, the above 5 things are what I would do...knowing what I know now...if I am a newbie and I want to get money for my first deal.What about the other experienced real estate investors out there?

Then I wouldn't have gotten so involved with due diligence, SEC compliance, lending licensing requirements, and all those little issues that are so time consuming and don't produce revenue.I hope everyone reading this knows I have my tongue firmly planted in my cheek.

Was firm in voice but not warm.

She told me another attorney in her firm was just finishing up a case filed against an investor for wholesaling properties in FL.

So we are out of construction loan and needed to stroke checks this month... so now all in is 700k.... price's are firming on the sale end so we may be able to recoup Half of this over run based on market rise.   

Learn to evaluate prospective deals quickly and only spend time on due diligence when an opportunity is solidly in your crosshairs and in contact with principal(s).Suggest you look for property owners in distress and negotiate super-bargains rather than buying at trustee sales or other auctions. 

Some bad debt from 10 years ago that is now removed thanks to a law firm I'm paying to fix my credit.

I also run a consulting & marketing firm that helps property management companies grow their business.

I became licensed and began to work for a large real estate investment firm in the Atlanta area.