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All Forum Posts by: Dante Givens

Dante Givens has started 2 posts and replied 4 times.

Post: Personal Loan VS Hard Money Loan

Dante GivensPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 1

Thank you all! 

Post: Personal Loan VS Hard Money Loan

Dante GivensPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 1

Hey BP!

I have a newbie question. Why do most people utilize hard money loans versus personal loans in real estate transactions. I have a great credit score and I receive multiple offers for personal loans which leads me to think I should use a personal loan vs hard money loan for my next flip (FYI I’ve never used either before)

So my question is do personal loans tend to loan less money than hard money lenders? For example most of my offer letters qualify me up to $35k, if I execute the loan will they really only give half of what they offered? Just curious why HMLs are always the first go to instead of personal loans? Is it that you can borrow more with hard money loans vs personal? I’m leaning more to personal loans because I keep receiving offers but seeing that I never used either I’m not sure which one I should use. Ultimately Id like to do a flip and need to borrow between 35-50k, I have a decent salary and great credit.

Post: Certified Public Accountant Philly

Dante GivensPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 1

Thank you all very much! I’ve been using turbo tax previously but I’ve sold and acquired property in the last year so I want to make sure I am maximizing my benefit.

Post: Certified Public Accountant Philly

Dante GivensPosted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 4
  • Votes 1

Hi BP Family!

I am a real estate investor in the Philly market. Could someone point me in the direction of a good CPA for next tax season?