Should I seek out private money and face high rates or should I save money for a regular home loan instead?

I'll send you a private message and we can schedule some time to talk.

Here's my real estate book list:Crushing it in Apartments - Brian MurrayLoopholes of Real Estate - Garrett SuttonInvesting in Real Estate Private Equity - Sean CookAm I Being Too Subtle?

I have spoken with more than several HML's and each companies website says no credit checks but after hundreds (exaggerating) of discussions with each co's agents they all wanted and more specifically needed to run my...

Can you private message me your contact info.

Local or a private lender?

Do you you like the security of a fixed payment each month or do you like the freedom of having essentially a large credit card to use for purchases.Best of Luck,

Set up a bank account for rent and another for the security deposits in escrow.

I also think the school system gets a bad rap, because people only talk about Menlo, Paly, and San Mateo if you're not going private.

@Jason James,You can use self-directed IRA to purchase rental property, as well as any other alternative investment such as tax liens, trust deeds, private placements, syndication, private lending, etc. etc. etc.