Junior Salters - I would consider shopping around for small local banks and talk to their commercial lending department.

There are some older neighborhoods where there may be some deals though.

I sold camping trailers and supplies at 12 and 13 demonstrating them and telling on lookers what the features were, at 16 I was working in a bike shop selling bikes.

I already know the neighborhoods and can count many people I could call if a given problem came up.Anyways, I thought I would introduce myself.

And critical one that should be considered by all at any experience level.I believe in becoming a neighborhood expert prior to any purchase consideration.My mentors and experience have taught me to conduct thorough research and know more about the property, neighborhood, and target market prior to any purchase consideration.

The seller or real estate agent may know something you are overlooking.One this is for sure, if you do not know more about the properties, neighborhood, and target market than anyone (including the seller); and be accurate in predicting the realistic future that is not based upon any blue sky assumptions, this could become much more of a challenge than a reward.Best of luck.

http://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Angeles/3170-Farnsworth-Ave-90032/home/6952924This is a 5 bedroom newly remodeled duplex in a quiet neighborhood with laundry hookups in both units.

While you are making offers you can simultaneously shop for financiers.

.- The city offers a neighborhood facade program where they pay 66% of exterior enhancements up to $45kWith that being said, did I do ok?

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