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All Forum Posts by: Jorge Farinas

Jorge Farinas has started 1 posts and replied 4 times.

Quote from @Beth Johnson:

I do 2nds all the time but it's not for everyone and there's a ton of risk to navigate. But personally in my state of WA, I can lend in 2nd position on a rental at very low CLTV and put a 1st on a new acquisition at a low LTV and I would take that loan all day, every day over a 1st position on an acquisition at 85% LTC. Just my two cents, though. If you want to brush up on PML, I suggest you check out my book Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-free, Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending available on the BiggerPockets book store. It's super comprehensive and I've been told by experienced PMLs that they've still learned a thing or two, as well! Feel free to reach out to me if you want to discuss 2nds and if it's something you'd want to explore. I never do it behind hard money and I always keep my terms short and my LTV's low. But depends on the state your lending in, too.


 I read in your book about cross-collateral. Would this be an option in this situation? 

Quote from @Dustin Tucker:

2nd liens are the best way to lose your money, are you lending personally, or are you working as a broker? 


 Thank you for your input. I was thinking the same thing. I decided not to move forward with the loan. 

Quote from @Dustin Tucker:

2nd liens are the best way to lose your money, are you lending personally, or are you working as a broker? 


Personally. Most likely I'll be establishing an LLC. The only way I thought I could protect myself better in this situation if I were to decide to move forward would be to cross collateralize by taking a first lien on a separate property of the borrower. To secure the loan. If that's even possible. Thank you for your response.

I'm getting back into lending and I've had a recent offer for a loan as a second lien position. From what I remember, you want to be in a first lien position. I prefer that to be the situation as I'm just getting back into things. Any advice is appreciated.