I am likely looking to use hard money as my source of funding, but since hard money is usually based on the deal itself, I'm assuming you have to secure a deal before even submitting a request for funds - but do you actually have to something under contract to apply for hard money?

Look at my bank account I have enough funds in cash to buy it right now and I have no reason to string you along.. see I just bought Your neighbor Jacks house too and look what we did to it.

They collect the offers and break them down for the seller based on a number of factors (purchase price, financing and/or proof of funds, deposit, contract contingencies, closing date, etc). 

So I basically am going to need to shop around for these loans that aren’t standard, but they exist.Right now I’m gathering the funds for a down payment for my first investment.  

I thought I might try to get involved with real estate to help fund my dreams.

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The thing you fail to realize Daniel is that while you may be fine taking on a higher tax burden to help people out;  others, (including me) are not and since the section 8 program is federally funded we all take on the financial burden for your altruism.

- I’ve known others have multiple properties at once that are getting flipped; but I also know their not their personal funds , so is one able to get a loan to purchase multiple distressed homes ?

- I’ve known others have multiple properties at once that are getting flipped; but I also know their not their personal funds , so is one able to get a loan to purchase multiple distressed homes ?

Do you have a bank statement that shows the funds?