Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 

Usually best to use free/cheap money.

We currently own the property free & clear.This is what we're looking for:Credit screening for Primary Guarantor partner only (81% ownership stake)Minimum 75% LTV on refinance, we've heard of 80% LTV on a DSCR purchase but haven't been able to find anyone to do that on a Refi0% Origination feeTitle in LLC nameSorry to hear about your prior experience!

I might let someone live there for free if they agree to mess with all of the event stuff?

Now investors, especially the newbies, are chasing returns by going after higher risk investments - many NOT really understanding the true risks.Many more investors will be losing money and choosing to liquidate real estate - which will be buying opportunities for the better prepared investors.

We primarily serve Palm Beach County so if you ever venture to the eastern side of Florida, feel free to give us a shout!

@Kyle O'Donnell we have really enjoyed REsimpli. 

My wife and I are tied to this area due to being in proximity to family and we currently enjoy a farming/hobby farm lifestyle that is a big part of our family culture.

Lastly, they’re going to want a higher interest rate than they can get from the bank for taking the risk.

Welcome @Pratik Patel, feel free to reach out if you need anything!