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7 January 2025 | 19 replies
Or maybe a liquor store, which may seem innocent, but could bring in a different crowd.In terms of "when to sell," it's all about what you plan on doing with the money.
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2 January 2025 | 3 replies
But I learned hard work for no money.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Some investors use conventional loans, while others use private lenders, hard money loans, or partnerships.
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4 January 2025 | 0 replies
We used $100k of private money and the rest was personal cash.
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9 January 2025 | 8 replies
I also advertise before someone moves out to get a new tenant before the current one leaves. 100% occupancy on a LTR is very common for me.No idea on a MTR.100% occupancy sounds great, but for a bigger portfolio or apartment complex, it usually means you're leaving money on the table.Here’s an extreme example: I could rent out 100 units at $500 a month and make $50,000.
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8 January 2025 | 13 replies
It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to connect to discuss further.
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30 December 2024 | 7 replies
I understand that you don't pay taxes on borrowed money.
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6 February 2025 | 42 replies
Don't get me wrong, you can make good money with STR, but having a property already to your name with some experience of being a landlord will only help - and you will already have a property under your belt.Good luck!
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3 January 2025 | 7 replies
My name is Christin Milton and I am a Private Money Lender.
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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
I have a question and would really appreciate your input.I’ve done a couple of fix-and-flip projects in the past using hard money lenders, but I’ve noticed that their fees and interest rates significantly cut into my profits.