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Tapping into trillions of dollars in 401k's
I have Friends and Family that have 401K's that are losing money. How do I approach them about lending me money from there 401k to do real estate deals?
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Now, on to the friends. These people can certainly loan their 401k and IRA funds (once self-directed) to you in order for you to do deals.
How to approach them? Bring them a deal, show them the extrordinarily safe numbers, low LTV, large profit margins, and hopefullly, your track record of successful deals.
Always have a plan and reherase it, do not wing it. It is also recommended to bring a written prospectus outlining the opportunity.
Good luck!
Will - Nationwide