This could be a fantastic way to invest, receive higher returns than you would in SF, all while learning along the way.3.

I stopped paying the 1%+ and my principal finally started to decrease, significantly.My suggestion is that you ask brokers for recommendations that are in the area where you are purchasing your property and keep calling banks and save thousands of dollars you can use to invest for your next purchase.Two things:  Your broker wasn't getting rich on a 1% commission and the 1% you paid to your broker didn't keep your principal from decreasing; it was probably the cash out he got you (and at a higher LTV than the bank would lend you I might add).Banks and brokers each have a place in the lending arena.Stephanie 

However, it can come with extra costs for setup, maintenance, and potentially higher interest rates on loans.

.: :) Yeah, I started off around Reno,NV & Tempe, AZ, but I think the median prices look way higher, so I am beginning to look and research around the areas of Fort Smith, AK,  Cleveland, TN and Ownsboroo, KYOk kind of curious how Owensboro made your list.

Chicago cap rates are lower then interest rates so what I see clients do is rehab to add a ton of equity/boost rents and then either just hold it or do a partial cash out to get back 1/3 or 1/2 the money in the deal which gives you a higher COC.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

Its a tough subject because logically, they are joint and several guarantys so rationally a 100% guaranty from each of two people (one 740 one 680 for example) is ALWAYS going to be better than just one 100% guaranty from someone at 740 (so it wouldn't make sense to have a better rate for the latter)The problem is that there is fraud and "straw borrowers" out there where someone who is not involved in the property signs on to boost score and terms - so many DSCR Lenders in response either do the "non-rational" thing and price to the lower to avoid the fraud or use the higher of the two (and either be a little loose with things or just stay vigilant on any funny business)

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Lower interest is generally better than higher interest if you are the borrower.

Interestingly I don’t see any legislation or legal action against REAL wholesaling, which is purchasing a property at a wholesale price and immediately selling it a a retail or higher than wholesale price.