For most of their existence Fannie and Freddie were privatized.  

Ensure your flip profits exceed the LOC costs, maintain a financial buffer, and compare it to private or hard money loans.

I have a potential private lender, but I need to determine if this is a viable investment opportunity and explore the best financing options 

So i negotiate each one as they come in as a seller it has saved us substantially..

This would also save home owner from foreclosure. 

Some cities have started introducing stricter rules, so ensuring compliance upfront can save you headaches later.Out of curiosity, are you leaning toward any specific property types (e.g., single-family homes, condos, or cabins)?

.: Hi All,Is there any way to structure a private lending arrangement so that income is considered passive (by IRS standards) and can offset accumulated schedule E losses?

I feel I have a rough idea, which is..I'm in Rogers Park, my next important step is to wait out 1.5 years until I can fully rent out the condo, but for the meanwhile get a roommate to save more money.

My name is Rebecca and my husband, Nick Knox III and I have run Captain Save a Home LLC, Brew City REI Club, Brew City REI Training Cafe and Wisconsin Contractor and Handyman Club based out of Milwaukee, WI for over a decade.

But maybe its worth it if you don't have a place to get hard/private money for deals.