Using Lines of Credit and Credit Cards

[David Levitt]

Hey all,

I wanted to get some thoughts on obtaining properties and rehabbing properties using LOC's from a local bank and CC's. Pros and Cons? Stories and experiences about how you have successfully done it or how it turned into a disaster? Would love to hear all thoughts on the subject.

[Joe Villeneuve]

We've done this, and as long as we still have a source for this, we still will.  

First, make sure you get them with "0" or very low interest for at least 6 months (1 year ideal).  Most credit card int. rates are too high to carry.

Second, you MUST take out this debt ASAP...either with a flip or a refi (remember, this isn't lian-able debt, so the property will have 100% equity as far as the lender is concerned).

Third, if you have time left on the "0" interest, re-use the money after the flip/refi on the next deal...then get out of that one ASAP too.

Fourth, pay back the c.c./LOC ASAP once (or before) the interest kicks in.

Fifth, apply for new/additional credit...but request/require the same "0" interest on the new as sell.

Sixth, <see #1>

Joe Villeneuve
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