I bought a 3/2.00 home in Tampa, FL in April 2022 for $245k at a 4.75% interest rate, I still owe $210K on the loan, my RE agent thinks it could sell for $280k ($70k in equity).

I Joined Jeromes Buying land and building homes program back in 2019Heres my opinion on my experience....First and foremost He offers two different programs. a 6 month program and a 12 month program.BOTH PROGRAMS ARE EXACTLY IDENTICAL THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS:You can choose to have the weekly mentoring by Jerome once a week for 6 months or 12 months on a zoom call and you can have access to a private networking group of real estate professionals whether that be (realtors, contractors, brokers, Private/Hard money lenders, loaning institutions, Surveyors, Engineers, Zoning Board members in different municipalities, pretty much anyone you would need to get a project completed) for either 6 months or 12 months.6 month program will run you $5,997 if you decide to pay all at onceor you can make a $2,300 payment every 2 months totaling $6,90012 month program will run you $9,997 if you decide to pay all at onceor you can make a $3,000 payment every 3 months totaling $12,000I decided to join the one year program and chose the payment option as i figured within 6-8 months i would have my 1st project completed therefor my last two payments would essentially be covered by the return on investment from that project.PROS:The group is really a family oriented space where you meet a vast variety of people from all types of background throughout the country and other countries that are doing business just like you.

This is why I use a loan broker...I want his experience with who can do what they say and who is a delay. 

Thank you.I've personally bought and sold over 15 properties, was a Realtor in Texas for 5 years, and a loan originator for almost 10.

For some buyers it would end up being less than a 2.5-3% commish, and for others more.The tricky part for the buyer is it would have to come out of their pocket in addition to the down payment, whereas a commission paid by the seller at closing is included in the purchase price and absorbed into their loan (usually unless paying cash obviously) so the buyer only has to make the down payment out of pocket.

It super easy you sign up to have a quick call and do a quick tutorial with a Rep and you receive a certificate that you give to the Banker/Loan officer.

Cash from an equity line How did you add value to the deal?

Will you introduce me to LPs in your network and help vouch for me to raise the equity I need?

Focusing on A-B areas and taking a hands-on approach definitely helps with maximizing cash flow and equity.

Since the original loan remains in the seller’s name, you may need a nominee interest allocation to deduct mortgage interest, as the Form 1098 will likely be issued to the seller.