The money is a consequence of a job well done.

Of course, I also calculate ROI, but I wanted to make sure I’m looking at the right metrics.Since I only do hard money lending, my structure is pretty simple—loan disbursement, monthly interest payments, and fees like origination or exit fees.

Hard Money loans have been the downfall of many new investors. 

Why are you losing money just to keep this guy?

I save a lot more money than I would if I was renting in Fairfax VA.

Well, he spent all the money in the account, a lot of personal expenses and paid himself money.

@Robel Nessro Your first down payment should be your own money, not raised from outsiders.

I'm having a very hard time with them and on the verge of losing my earnest money on a house purchased to flip.

hard money lender?

We let them invest in these homes with us by allowing them to buy a % when they collect/earn enough money.