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Amanda Dobbs Where to find Investors
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Go to local meetups, search these forums for people that have mentioned that they do private lending and attend other RE events.
Clint Miller Where Do You Find the Funds for the Down Payment?
26 January 2025 | 15 replies
Here are a few strategies to consider for funding a down payment:Partnering: Like Gregory mentioned, finding a partner who can contribute to the down payment in exchange for equity or a profit share is a solid option.HELOC or Cash-Out Refi: If you have equity in your home or another property, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or cash-out refinance can provide the funds you need.Private Money: Reach out to friends, family, or private investors who may be interested in lending you the down payment with a promissory note.Seller Second: In some cases, the seller might agree to finance a portion of the down payment as a second mortgage.Live Frugally and Save: It takes time, but reducing expenses and setting aside funds from your income is a tried-and-true method.The right approach depends on your situation and deal structure, but a mix of creativity and resourcefulness can go a long way.
Ben Hofstra Best Bank Account for my Situation
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
What is their federal lending limit?  
Cosmo DePinto Section 8 and DSSCR Loans
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
I know of at least two big players in the lending space who have begun asking for a higher rate if you had in a sec 8 / HAP leases.
Llamier Guzman First ever investment property!
26 January 2025 | 1 reply
I would like to be educated on behalf of the "lending" procedure if that's okay!  
Kim A. Vetting/Looking for Legit Private Lenders
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
Wind stone Private Lending?
Sidney Duquette Strategies for High Equity Growth Properties: Risk Mitigation, Value-Add, Cash Flow
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Flipping it will take time if you have to sell.Plus a home like that doesn't lend itself to a LTR unless there is a demand for high end rentals.What I would like to see is some examples of what you are looking at along with basic numbers you have run so far.
Taylor Jernigan Best place to find actual private money lenders and not brokers?
23 January 2025 | 3 replies
Hi Taylor-You are looking to connect with private individuals who lend money on real estate deals and not looking to work with a broker but private individual lenders.You asked where to post your deals to attract these private individual lenders.Three thoughts on that:1.
Emeka Okeke Ready to get to it
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you're really wanting real estate as a "passive" income I would look more into syndication investing and hard money lending.
Jorge Borges Has anyone worked with Tardus Wealth Strategies?
15 January 2025 | 144 replies
Their program depend on everyone you lending to on prosper or other P2P lending platform won't DEFAULT.