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Kent Ford How Are High Interest Rates Impacting Texas Homebuyers Today?
16 October 2024 | 0 replies
As interest rates climb, how are Texas buyers adjusting their strategies to secure property?
Phil Petite Question About How to Structure Deals Using Private Money
17 October 2024 | 12 replies
They own a note secured by the property.I think you are convoluting equity investors and the typical terms and structures provided to equity investors and private lenders.Think of your "investors" as the bank.  
Aaron Buehler Looking for help moving forward, first time forum poster!
18 October 2024 | 5 replies
These two achievements will definitely help you in securing funding for future projects, as private lenders consider experience when deciding what leverage they're willing to offer you.
Ari Lagunas First Time Investment Property Strategy - San Diego
16 October 2024 | 13 replies
I earn around $15k/month from my business, but my income is somewhat variable, which might make securing financing challenging.
Bora Moon SF bay area -
17 October 2024 | 4 replies
I priced it only about 14% higher than the long term rental which matches traveling health professionals' budget on Furnished Finder.So I'm leaning toward longer term rental because even if I secure midterm tenant, that 14% more isn't really worth the potential vacancy. 
David Hertz Creative financing strategy
18 October 2024 | 8 replies
DSCR loans don't require personal income verification or a debt-to-income ratio, making them ideal for properties with strong cash flow, even if the current owner has credit issues.Here's how it could work:You could use a DSCR loan to refinance the hard money loan, securing more favorable terms without having to involve the seller's credit.Since the rental income easily covers the property’s debt service, you’ll be in a good position for lender approval, bypassing the conventional mortgage route.This approach could allow the owner to stay in the house, while you take over financing with a less restrictive structure.
Jillian Wright-Martin Secure online application portal?
13 October 2024 | 7 replies

Hi all,Is there a free online application portal landlords can use for free? I only have one unit that I hope I will continue to retain a tenant long term. Current tenants are moving out after over 4 years! The last t...

Mark Dutton I hate having mortgages
18 October 2024 | 34 replies
If you’re looking to build REAL wealth, then leverage of one type or another is necessary.Debt is one type of leverageSyndicators leverage investors capital as equityStart up companies leverage Venture Capitalists investments in both equity and debt.The real estate investor has 3 distinct “cycles” with debt leverage1st stage is debt secured by real estate but also personally guaranteed and often cross collaterialized2nd stage is debt secured by real estate but liability not personally guaranteed and recourse limited to specific property.3rd stage is debt free If you own units in a syndicated real property investment and the investment is leverage by debt you may not think of it as YOUR debt because you’re a passive investor, but your investment is encumbered by debt the same as property you own individually IF you haven’t personally guaranteed the debt.  
Hares Najand Concerns with Property Management in Chicago Area
15 October 2024 | 8 replies
Security Deposits:The property management charges tenants a "move-in" fee rather than a security deposit.
Don Konipol How Heavy Is Your Wealth Tilted Toward Real Estate?
17 October 2024 | 12 replies
There isn’t a perfect science, really it depends on what will make you feel secure.