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All Forum Posts by: Bryan Price

Bryan Price has started 4 posts and replied 10 times.

Post: Stay away from RAD Diversified

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1

This is eerily similar to the unsecured loans I've made and haven't seen a payment on in over two years. In general, would you recommend getting a lawyer in the area where the LLC is registered?

Post: Hard Money Loan Past Due (any red flags?!!!)

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1
Quote from @Chris Seveney:

@Bryan Price

I am guessing you did not use a title company.

Everything you did in this transaction was wrong (sorry to be the brutally honest one)

When you lend you

1. Use an attorney to create documents for you

2. Go through a title company

3. Title doesn’t fund until docs recorded

You just gave an unsecured loan.

At this point assume your money is most likely gone and not coming back. If you get it back expect to pay a good amount in legal fees

If you’re friend did the same they are up the creek too.

Hard lesson to learn. Who is the borrower ?

After reviewing the documents yes I believe I gave an unsecured loan on 2 properties. I doubt a little bit he's just planning on ripping me off though. My friend has received K1 documents from his accountants for several years and been paid small amounts. His communication is poor but he continues to advertise for his several businesses. If his intention was to rip people off, wouldn't it eventually catch up with him and he'd go to jail?

Post: Hard Money Loan Past Due (any red flags?!!!)

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1
Quote from @Jason Taken:

did you actually have a secured lien? you should be calling an attorney if what you've said above is true.


 Maybe I don't actually have one. Here's the terms:

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, XXXXX a limited liability
company (hereinafter referred to as "Maker*), hereby promises to pay to MY NAME,
whose address is redacted (hereinafter referred to as
"Holder"), or order, the principal sum of $XXX,000.00 in legal tender of the United States, accruing interest at an annual rate of 18.0%. The principal sum, plus all accrued interest, as defined above, shall be paid to the Holder upon as set forth herein.

Payment & Due Date: The Maker shall not be obligated to make any payments of
principle during the term of this loan until January 4, 2024 ('Due Date"), at which time the entire principal balance, plus all accrued and unpaid interest, and other charges, if any, shall be immediately due and payable in a lump sum balloon payment to Holder.

Collateral: This Promissory Note shall be secured by a mortgage lien against the
following real property: Address listed; 
(the "Property"), executed by Maker for the benefit of Holder.
Assignment: This note is NOT assignable by Maker without the written consent
of the Holder, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Default: The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an "Event of
Default':

Failure to make any payment due hereunder;
Nonpayment of principal upon the Due Date;
The breach or failure to perform any of the terms, provisions, conditions,
promises or agreements in the Note, that is not cured within five (5) days of
the date of written notice from Holder;
Any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of
Maker to Holder under or in connection with this Note shall be materially
false on the date as of which made;

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs:
Quote from @Bryan Price:

Hi All,

I signed a promissory note secured by a single family home that a real estate investor intended to flip. The real estate investor has advertised on this site, and continues to advertise joint ventures and private money deals in multiple states. I did a background check and was able to look up his many properties across all states so I really don't have concerns he doesn't have any assets.  We've been communicating quarterly on the property status, but a simple search on Zillow made me think he's lying to me. The property was actually sold back in April, but he's still giving me updates as if the property hasn't been sold. I understand I lose my collateral upon sale of the property.  


I signed a one-year note, starting at 18% interest and accelerating to 20% in the second year in the event of non-payment, which technically the note is now in default. We're now well into year two, and will be running into year three in January and I'm wondering at what point do I need to take action? My contact has been non-communicative and I'm wondering if he's experiencing cash flow issues and just trying to bide his time, or if there's a deeper issue and he's on the verge of bankruptcy.

Any advice you can provide for this situation would be GREATLY appreciated.

something is not right here..  You lent money  Not sign a note to pay money right ?
you got a deed of trust or mortgage to secure your note against a certain property right ?
the property you think was sold because zillow said so..

So if this is correct.. I would double check with the country recorders and see if in fact the property changed ownership.. IF you have a recorded mortgage and it was a normal sale handled by a title company and the buyer wanted title insurance then you would have had to be paid off and signed a mortgage release or a reconveyance deed.

One way or the other if you want some constructive help you need to clarify what you actually did..

Also the owner of property might have sold subject to your loan.. are you receiving monthly payments. ?

I'm sure this is a typical case study for a total beginner, I don't really know what I'm doing. I am the lender and the language is "This Promissory Note shall be secured by a mortgage lien against the real property". I didn't get a deed or trust and haven't yet received any payments. The note was signed by the owner of the LLC. I have a friend who also invested with this guy and she's received some small payments irregularly, but a small % compared of what she invested.

I'll follow up on the items you mentioned to take action on, I appreciate the input!

Post: Hard Money Loan Past Due (any red flags?!!!)

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1

Hi All,

I signed a promissory note secured by a single family home that a real estate investor intended to flip. The real estate investor has advertised on this site, and continues to advertise joint ventures and private money deals in multiple states. I did a background check and was able to look up his many properties across all states so I really don't have concerns he doesn't have any assets. We've been communicating quarterly on the property status, but a simple search on Zillow made me think he's lying to me. The property was actually sold back in April, but he's still giving me updates as if the property hasn't been sold. I understand I lose my collateral upon sale of the property.


I signed a one-year note, starting at 18% interest and accelerating to 20% in the second year in the event of non-payment, which technically the note is now in default. We're now well into year two, and will be running into year three in January and I'm wondering at what point do I need to take action? My contact has been non-communicative and I'm wondering if he's experiencing cash flow issues and just trying to bide his time, or if there's a deeper issue and he's on the verge of bankruptcy.

Any advice you can provide for this situation would be GREATLY appreciated.

Hi All,

I signed a promissory note secured by a single family home that a real estate investor intended to flip. The real estate investor has advertised on this site, and continues to advertise joint ventures and private money deals in multiple states. I did a background check and was able to look up his many properties across all states so I really don't have concerns he doesn't have any assets.  We've been communicating quarterly on the property status, but a simple search on Zillow made me think he's lying to me. The property was actually sold back in April, but he's still giving me updates as if the property hasn't been sold. I understand I lose my collateral upon sale of the property.  


I signed a one-year note, starting at 18% interest and accelerating to 20% in the second year in the event of non-payment, which technically the note is now in default. We're now well into year two, and will be running into year three in January and I'm wondering at what point do I need to take action? My contact has been non-communicative and I'm wondering if he's experiencing cash flow issues and just trying to bide his time, or if there's a deeper issue and he's on the verge of bankruptcy.

Any advice you can provide for this situation would be GREATLY appreciated.

Post: Selling Primary Home with Redfin

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1

My neighbor who is listing his home with a local realtor told me "pick any other brokerage firm as long as it's not Redfin. They don't have the connections to sell your home at as good of a price." I'm a bit skeptical of his comment. As the seller's agent, what does it matter? If the home is staged, listed on the MLS, does it really make a difference which brokerage I go with? I've already got a good idea of my home's worth and am not concerned with the valuation part of it. Total commissions on Redfin are 3.5% in my area, seems like a good deal. Any drawbacks to listing my home with Redfin?

Post: first time to sell a property

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1
@Lee Waldrop I live in Orange County, California but my father in law and his wife live in Fairhope. I would like to connect with you regarding buy and hold single family residential around the area if you are interested. Please let me know how I can reach out.

Post: Business line of credit (@ 5%)

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1

Thank you Jay!

Post: Business line of credit (@ 5%)

Bryan PricePosted
  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Posts 10
  • Votes 1

Hi All,

I've seen some posts about using a HELOC as start-up capital. Has anyone used an unsecured line of credit to make their first investment? I have a $200k LOC at 5% which is renewable each year. I am subject to interest rate changes and call risk. I was wondering if a strategy has been mentioned like this before on the forums. Could I borrow from my LOC, make an all-cash offer (and hopefully get a better price!), and then take out a HELOC on the property to pay off my LOC? Any advantage to this strategy?

Bryan