PML Delimma - How to Structure Lien

[Steve K.]

I'm a new investor, with some rentals and rehabs under my belt. Thru my network I got introduced to another investor who looking to borrow money. However, at this point I cannot completely fund their deals because I invested money elsewhere because it was taking too long for them to close.

However, they are planning to secure lending elsewhere but still want me to lend 1/5 (One-fifth) of the money. Their purchase appraised income approach around 300K which is also the purchase price.

I'm confused about the lien position on the Commercial/Mixed use property. Would we be in First, Second or 3rd position.

Borrower also suggested that we can put a lien on their other Free and Clear rentals that they own but they are in D class area and I don't value them over $30,000 for each. Total of $90,000. Moreover, in worst case scenario, I don't want to own their 3 rental if they default.

My inclination is still to put the lien on the subject property. I hope they succeed and fulfill their note obligation.

Any suggestion on how to structure this lending in our best interest?

Thank you

[Wayne Brooks]

Take a second on this one, which gives you risky security, and a first on the other two.  Even though you wouldn’t want the other two, it gives your borrower more incentive to pay you.