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5 February 2025 | 18 replies
Validate their Legitimacy:Ensure the company is properly licensed and regulated, particularly if you're working with private lenders.
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17 January 2025 | 37 replies
NMLS does not regulate private lenders.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
I should have elaborated in how the utilities are handled.Septic is the only private utility, and thus is my responsibility.
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27 January 2025 | 8 replies
I've closed a bunch of loans with Kiavi, Roc, and a few with ABL, I also closed with RCN, Easy Street, Lima One, and some smaller private lenders.I've come to the conclusion that the experience at the lender is not globally good or globally bad.
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
Is there a private entrance/parking or room to make one?
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28 January 2025 | 19 replies
They are on a big push to get back in the game though, have you seen their recent ads stressing that they only list private homes?
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7 February 2025 | 25 replies
If you’ve been affected, please comment below, and we’ll find a way to connect privately to discuss next steps.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
I'm currently in Potomac, working at a private school here.
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19 January 2025 | 14 replies
to simplify, here's what i would do: don't borrow private money, or partner, until you have a track record.
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26 January 2025 | 8 replies
I went to 35-40+ different markets a year each year from 2014-2016 to scope out places to lend privately.