We haven't tried bringing private investors and third-party money because we want to gain more experience before doing that; we also have enough capital to invest for ourselves, as long as we can get financing to get a higher cash on cash. it just doesn't make sense to go hundred percent equity into rental property. 

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If you want to leverage your buying power with a phenomenal private money lender as a partner on your acquisitions in TX and FL, let me know.

I'm interested in networking with other investors and private lenders.

You might bump into some money guys there, know they aren't "private lenders" they are hard money lenders fishing in the waters.You'll also find leaches there, (not a derogatory term) it's very acceptable practice in RE for an experienced person to team up with inexperienced players to get a deal done, these experienced types just leach onto newbies and work deals, there are some who do nothing but leach deals providing themselves with more opportunities with less effort.

For some reason Biggerpockets isn't letting me message you privately from my iPhone but I'd be happy to talk if you send me one back.Cheers.

I am just starting trying to learn as much as possible about real estate investing.would be interested in all facets but would concentrate on wholesaling and possible private lending.

If everyone's credit is really that bad (the only way to know is to actually go to a few banks for HELOC's and have them tell you no) then getting private or hard money would be an option.

But, since I didn't do that I will now need to use a 25% down loan for my next property and I am looking for private money much earlier than anticipated!  

I close on my 5th house in about 5 days and It will be funded by a private investor.