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17 October 2024 | 10 replies
When it came to Risk management, I asked how much cash do you need around you to feel secure.
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15 October 2024 | 14 replies
Lenders want that security, especially with newer LLCs, and often, you’ll need to show personal backing.A DSCR loan (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) is an option that looks at the property’s cash flow rather than your personal income, which is why many loan officers suggest it for newer businesses.
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11 October 2024 | 7 replies
“Kim Lisa Taylor is a nationally recognized real estate securities attorney, speaker and author of the No. 1 Amazon best selling book “How to Legally Raise Private Money" and her newest publication, "How to Raise Capital for Real Estate Legally."
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14 October 2024 | 22 replies
I'm curious to hear more about how you went about securing that and at what point in your investment journey you first did so.
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11 October 2024 | 7 replies
They clearly don't know the law and need to spend 45 days figuring out how to handle a security deposit.
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14 October 2024 | 10 replies
Instead, make sure you’re securing the best deal possible.
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17 October 2024 | 20 replies
Those of us with more experience in the industry would once again have the opportunity to build direct connections with homeowners and secure better deals.
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11 October 2024 | 2 replies
But In combination with fences and automatic gates it makes for a pretty secure-feeling place.
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11 October 2024 | 7 replies
Then you invest that money in a super secure, no risk note with an operator who is already underwater on their original note.
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11 October 2024 | 13 replies
Even when I still had 3 I used Zillow.I list my property on Zillow for rent, I use the Zillow application process, I use their form leases and collect payment all through Zillow.With only a couple rentals, it did everything I needed it to do, and combined with a spreadsheet or Quickbooks online, if you want to be a little more official, it does not take much work.