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Jonathan Warner Private lending. Where do I start?
5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Other lenders will specify a maximum LTV.Payment Options: If you allow payment deferral, note it here.
Geoff McFarlane Sell our home or rent it out?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Treat this property as a business and factor in all the associated expenses, including mortgage payments (if you pull a loan), maintenance, and potential vacancy periods.To simplify management and make this less of a hands-on job, I’d strongly recommend working with a property management company.
Tyler Sweet Cryptocurrency and Real Estate
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Some may be comfortable with 100% crypto transactions, while others could opt for a split between cryptocurrency and cash.For sellers unwilling to receive cryptocurrency directly, the digital asset will be converted to dollars to complete the transaction.There are many ways a buyer can use crypto to make a purchase:The simplest way is a Crypto to Crypto transaction, as long as the seller accepts cryptocurrencies as payment.
Paulette Midgette A Contractor I Would Not Recommend
17 January 2025 | 12 replies
I had a heart-to-heart with the contractor and made it clear what our expectations were and no more money (he was asking for a second payment of a three payment contract) would come his way. 
Jack B. What are the risks of DSCR loans?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
Risks: rates go down and you have to pay a prepay of 2 or 3 %; you have to sell and pay the prepay; rents decline & you can't make the payment like any other type of loan; cost upfront a little more than conventional; need to find experienced broker licensed in the state where subject property sits; servicers are bulldogs. 
Chris Summons Contracts for Sub Contractors to Sign
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Payment TermsContract Value: $[Insert Amount].Deposit: $[Insert Amount] due before the commencement of work.Payment Schedule: Payments to be made as follows:[Milestone 1 and payment amount].
Ram Gonzales Creating a debt fund for owner finance strategy
15 January 2025 | 29 replies
I usually end up with a list of buyers with down payments but I don't have any more inventory for lack of inventory (capital).
Troy Parker Renting your first rental to a friend
26 January 2025 | 11 replies
Does your mortgage include your property tax payments?
Gregory Schwartz "Am I experienced enough to raise outside capital?"
29 January 2025 | 32 replies
And be more selective who you let invest with you.  
Mitch Smith How Tiered Returns Has Helped Us Structure Our Private Lending Deals
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Encourages Larger Investments: By offering higher returns at higher tiers, you incentivize investors to allocate more capital to your projects.Builds Long-Term Relationships: Investors appreciate being rewarded for deeper commitments, which helps foster trust and repeat business.Scales with Your Business: This structure can align with the complexity or scale of your projects, ensuring that you have the resources you need while staying competitive in the market.Key Benefits to InvestorsSecurity: Deals can be secured by tangible assets, such as a deed of trust or promissory note, providing peace of mind.Flexibility: Payments can be structured to suit the investor’s needs—monthly, quarterly, or upon project completion.Attractive Returns: With returns starting at 15%, investors often see better yields than traditional investment vehicles, like stocks or mutual funds.How We’ve Implemented ThisThis structure works particularly well for our large renovation or development projects where multiple investors may be involved.