the pilot assembly is completely enclosed, accept for a 3" diameter hole which leads to outside air.

This could very well lead to faster and more frequent increases.

You need to become an expert at what needs to be done if you are going to concentrate on fire damaged properties.If you have the energy and the expertise you may try contacting the city you want to invest in to find the owners who have money being held for this purpose.

Short term, less than a year, interest only loans are fine for certain purposes but an I/O loan on a longer term basis is not the norm nor would it be a good idea long term.True private financing is something you negotiate with that individual, the rate, term, amortization and other requirements would be set as agreed.

Specifically for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and renting out property in what we would consider Class C/D areas?

And real estate has more than it's share of prophets, all of whom for a fee will lead you to the Promised Land.

What is the purpose in searching for cash transactions?

What would you tell new investors about finding deals or qualified leads?

Then I have a dentist appointment, after which I need to call my attorney to correct a Deed, call a lender in Texas (I am in California), check on a couple of new leads, and then go over the books.My wife works full time so I do quite a bit of the house stuff.

i have not found a financial planner. and i did not cash outmyretirement acct. the loan is good enogh for my purposes.