A private lender can charge higher interest rates than the bank and thus increase the income derived Understanding that there is no guarantee in the real estate industry, and there are risks, a private lender can receive a return on investment of as much as 10%.

I do understand that most foreclosed homes are not in good enough condition for an FHA Loan, however, some are.

@Pat JacksonMy understanding of the traveling nurse/dr industry is that the staff are either given a housing allowance or the placement agency that finds the work also provides the housing.

However I will pursue the deal that makes the most sense and wanted to confirm I am on the right track in regards to my understanding of tax write offs.

I believe the difference between the people that want to get in investing, or buy a property and stop and the ones that have the courage to keep going and learn from their experiences, good and bad is the Mindset and understanding investing at a deep level.Good luck to you and make sure you buy your first property within the year the latest.

So they understand the language we speak.

I understand that some couples set up 51% female owned to qualify as a "woman-owned business," don't know much about what this does for you, anyone else?

Through coming full circle and understanding what we both really want in life, my wife and I have ramped up our savings rate and made a plan to gain independence in life from what "you're supposed to do."

It is very rare for bank to tell you to lower down payment requirement at their initiative.This is example where as negotiator, you have to be very clear of what you want, but at the same time understand seller's motivations and selling point.

Although I understand his frustration I do feel he is being unreasonable.