Co-founder of Visio Ltd, operating a real estate investment fund across 48 states dealing in distressed single family homes sourced from financial institutions and sold to fix & flip and buy & hold investors. $100 million equity & debt managed.

But I’ve never personally invested in real estate using business credit more traditional for my first property, so I’m always curious when clients say they want to use this funding for a real estate deal.Here’s where I get stuck:Real estate deals can be risky, especially if the project takes longer than 12 months to close or unexpected costs pop up.With prices climbing, it feels like the margin for error is smaller than ever.Would you recommend someone use business credit to invest in real estate?

Thankfully, my wife is still working, and we have a few months’ worth of emergency funds to cover our expenses.

So he can do a crappy job and still get the funds.

The networking and local market insights are invaluable.For retirement planning, focus on building steady cash flow and consider setting aside a healthy maintenance fund (I usually recommend 6 months of expenses) to protect against any surprises.If you're looking to expand your portfolio, Columbus is a great market where we still see positive cash flowing deals with lots of appreciation potential.

Preparation is key, and relationships are everything.When closing a property deal, the funds typically required include a purchase deposit, which is refundable during the due diligence period, and an additional nonrefundable extension deposit.

Rates are usually 10%+ and they’re limited 70%ish LTV.

If it's a matter of a quarter point but the more expensive debt is with a bank that offers better other terms like amortization and LTV, and they have a rock star loan officer, I'd go with the slightly higher interest rate product.2.)

Here is my case for over valued in general:- over a decade in f unprecedented price increases- rates have doubled significantly raising the cost of a high LTV purchases, but in most markets there have been no corresponding price decrease

well you have your own answer there are no lenders for entitlements  there are JV partners like me for entitlements but its not at traditional lending rates of course as its all risk capital.WI funded 3 entitlement deals in 2024 in Loudan  county VA to the tune of 7 figures in cash. since my client does not own it its unsecured ..