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Fernando Martin-Gullans Help me use my equity to scale my portfolio
18 February 2025 | 4 replies
This allows you to access funds while keeping your existing mortgages intact.Second Mortgage: Explore lenders who offer second-position loans on investment properties, though rates will be higher.Cash-Out HELOC : While traditional banks often restrict HELOCs on non-owner-occupied properties, some portfolio or private lenders may offer HELOCs for investors.With $15-20K in liquid funds, look for deals where you can negotiate terms:Seller Financing: Negotiate lower down payments or interest-only periods.Subject-To Financing: Assume the seller’s existing mortgage while covering the down payment.Lease-to-Own: Lock in the purchase price while using rental income to build equity.
Grant Shipman Co-Living Goldmine Trend Continues in Bloomington
10 February 2025 | 1 reply
Co-living is seen as a non-financial tool to encourage deeply affordable units, serving as transitional housing along the housing continuum.A study by Gensler and The Pew Charitable Trusts highlighted that adaptive-reuse co-living spaces could offer more affordable housing solutions compared to traditional studio apartments.
Samuel Coronado Lenders only wanting to lend 80% of purchase?
26 February 2025 | 12 replies
Non-QM DSCR loans will allow you to refinance the property at the newly appraised value after 90 days from the original purchase IF you took a loan for the initial acquisition.
Bruno P. Screening Fee amount (is it OK to charge more than $25 in WI?)
10 February 2025 | 6 replies
I am on the board of the RPA (Rental Property Association of Wisconsin, a non-profit) and typically hear if things like this are an issue from our members or attorneys.
Christopher R. Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
Medical Payments: Provides coverage for an injury suffered on the premises.
Annwar Matani How do Hard Money Loans work?
8 February 2025 | 18 replies
Private Money is simply money from a non-institutional source...such as someone lending out of their personal IRA or from their savings. 
Casey Wilson Advice on strong Detroit Metro areas for rental property investing
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
We have a few areas hotter than others which include West Village, East English Village, Corktown, Jefferson/Chalmers, The University District, Northend, Sugar Hill District/Medical Center, and others.If you want help navigating Detroit we would love to show you around and point you toward where the best deals are.
Chris Anthony New Construction Loan For Short Term Rental
18 February 2025 | 7 replies
80% LTC is standard on ground-up construction, if they are using an experienced builder, have decent credit & the after-build value is sufficient, it should be a fairly straight-forward loan.The main problem I see with non-experienced builders trying to build is lack of funds, they will need 20% of project cost + Closing Costs + 6 months reserves.
Grant Shipman Syndicators & Capital Raisers: Avoid SEC Trouble!!
1 February 2025 | 4 replies
You Can Only Have 35 Non-Accredited InvestorsRule 506(b) allows an unlimited number of accredited investors but restricts you to only 35 non-accredited investors.However, there’s a catch:Non-accredited investors must be financially sophisticated.They must have enough experience to evaluate the investment risks.From the SEC:“Securities may not be sold to more than 35 non-accredited investors… [who] must meet the legal standard of having sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment.”If you’re planning to include non-accredited investors, make sure they qualify—or you could be violating SEC rules.3.
Enrique Hernandez SingleFam Purchase by Falling Tree
14 February 2025 | 1 reply
I was able to secure $27k from my parents as a direct non interest family loan and $8k from our savings.