Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I heard a portfolio lender is one that keeps their loan versus selling, can have a shorter or no seasoning period, and you can typically have more than 6 or 10 loans with them.  

For example, is there a local building society that typically tracks this info, or does it require calling carpenters, local planning departments etc?

I am asking this because a Bank I contacted told me that they won't typically work with someone who does not have any prior experience building  multifamily and suggested that I consider purchasing an existing property instead.How else would you gain experience?

If I feel I have a solid listing agent that can work in my favor, then I will typically work direct with that agent as transaction broker.I typically do not ask for the listing agent to give up income or commission.

What do you typically shoot for, cashflow-wise?

They typically want 35 to 40% down for STNL.If it was corporate guarantee and BBB- investment grade or better tenant then loan terms tend to be better with less down.Would require operator to give personal guarantee. 20 unit operator means nothing if they do not personally guarantee or they can put lease under just 1 to 4 stores for guarantee.Would want rental increases every year. 1% rent increase is generally reserved for corporate.

I would not go for the best cash flow locales as they typically are the best cash flow locale because they have little historical appreciation so the market dictates a price that produces cash flow. 

However, typically helical piles transfer the vertical force from the base foundation to the helix of the pile.

Depending on your area typically 0.5-2% response rate2) Cost-effective way is to send the first batch first class, harvest the dead leads and remove those from your campaign, then mail standard for the rest3) Opinion is that you should shop around because quality, price, and service differs between different companies.Regards,Ray

Hi Tyrell,Typically your looking at $40-45k for a typical 3 flat in Chicago for plumbing & electric.