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Kobina Grant Excited to join the community
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here is a link that provides fantastic information on the turnkey investing option from BP. 
Makan A Tabrizi Nail/Screw Holes in Walls
20 February 2025 | 46 replies
When a TV wall mount is on the wall we give the tenant the option of leaving the wall mount in place (assuming it is well located) or paying for the repair.
Phil G. Anyone fund a note with Safeguard Capital Partners?
7 February 2025 | 40 replies
I am not there yet, and hope to not have to go that route, but would be good to know all of my options
David F. Co-op appraisal valuation
24 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Karen WanamartaThe zoning is R2, which includes a wide variety of options that includes multifamily, which is defined in the general plan below in this excerpt. 
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option
Jay Hinrichs LA fires Wholesalers Beware
20 January 2025 | 19 replies
What I don't like is seeing the removal of peoples options and freedoms to self select and engage in what they want to do. 
Joshua Patterson Property Manager and Investor
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
My budget will be around $200k but I’m meeting with a lender on Tuesday to go over all of my options.
Jimmy Chao Selling fixer to relative and avoiding seasoning period.
19 January 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.
Mark Sullivan Add to the Portfolio or Swap
3 February 2025 | 15 replies
A good lender should be able to piece together a strategy with you, whether that's cross collateralizing or not, underwrite each option with conservative numbers. 
Geoff McFarlane Sell our home or rent it out?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
(This option would would not carry any debt, all debt would be paid in cash)Or keep our current house, rent it out, and cash flow NET monthly about $1,500?