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Sam H. HELOC, HEL, or 2nd Mortgage to finance Second Home
11 February 2025 | 7 replies
Unless you have discovered some hidden jewel, the traditional second home locations have all turned stale.
Pratik Patel Austin rental market investing
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
It will be very difficult to cash flow in Austin using traditional LTR methods unless you put down a huge down payment.
Kevin Green The Power of Joint Ventures
10 February 2025 | 9 replies
The Role of Private Lenders in Joint Ventures- Private lenders provide the necessary capital to fund JV deals, often filling gaps that traditional financing can’t. - The advantages of working with private lenders: - Faster access to funds compared to banks. - Flexible terms tailored to the specific deal. - Ability to leverage their network and experience in real estate. - Private lenders are not just sources of capital but can also be strategic partners who bring value to the table. 3.
Aristotle Kumpis Is it possible to buy with no money out of pocket?
1 February 2025 | 16 replies
I will still use alt. lenders from time to time depending on the circumstances but I will also achieve similar LTC financing through traditional banks and when I go to my capital partners with a term sheet for 85% LTC through a traditional bank with a fully capitalized interest reserve, healthy contingency funds and soft costs built in and the real estate great, its far easier to raise capital because far less equity is required to fund the deal but this all starts with the quality of the real estate.
Jose Mejia refinancing a property from hard money lender
21 February 2025 | 27 replies
Lenders will want to know if the property is generating income and if it qualifies for a DSCR loan or traditional financing.
Duane Williams How Do You Scale Fix & Flip Operations?
21 February 2025 | 22 replies
Some options that might be viable for you include: Private Lenders – Such investors usually offer short-term lending but provide greater flexibility compared to a traditional hard money lender.Lines of Credit – Another alternative could be an excellent option to finance several deals at once using a business line of credit or HELOC (if it applies).
Magdalene Leon Looking for advice on backflip lender
6 February 2025 | 29 replies
;) Hi Janet, Are you a hard money lender or a traditional lender?
Andrew Bosworth Best current commercial lending options for small/mid-sized apartments?
19 February 2025 | 13 replies
Hey Andrew, for a 12-unit property, traditional lenders like Fannie and Freddie could be great options, especially if it's stabilized with a strong upside.
Grant Shipman The Rise of Co-Living: As Airbnb Faces Restrictions, New Housing Models Win in Court
19 February 2025 | 6 replies
I think we will see more "adult" families living together...kids move back in or parents move in with kids.The traditional apartment model was based on 12month leases, but jobs are not always 12 months and people want flexible terms, so co-living often offers that.Seems like younger people between 20-30 and some other age groups don't want to get married and start that housing pathway our parents and grandparents took.   
Jordyn Ohs What do I do if my DTI is getting in the way of my next investment property?
18 February 2025 | 9 replies
As an investor your ratios won't look good to the traditional lenders.